Pope Adrian IV (1907) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166951399)

Pope Adrian IV is a historical biography written by John Duncan Mackie and published in 1907. The book explores the life and reign of Pope Adrian IV, the only Englishman to ever hold the position of Pope. Mackie delves into Adrian's early life, his rise to power within the church, and his struggles as Pope during the tumultuous 12th century. The book also examines Adrian's relationships with other powerful figures of the time, including King Henry II of England and Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor. Mackie's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a detailed account of Adrian's life and the political and religious climate of the time. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, medieval Europe, or the life of Pope Adrian IV.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Duncan MacKie
ISBN-10: 1166951391
ISBN-13: 9781166951399
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 134
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d