The Patronato Real: Royal Patronage and the Spanish Empire (1486-1831): VOLUME II IN THE ECCLESIAL PRIVILEGE TRILOGY (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798330286430)

The Patronato Real: Royal Patronage and the Spanish Empire (1486-1831), offers a thorough analysis of the Patronato Real, an important era in Spanish history that shaped the church's power in Spain and its possessions from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The story is revealed through a close analysis of major occasions, papal bulls, and the complex connection between the Holy See and the Spanish monarchy.

For those who wish to learn about the historical nuances of the Patronato real, and its enduring impact on the Catholic Church and the Spanish Empire, this book is an invaluable resource. heintz elegantly cuts through centuries of history to present an in-depth examination of the struggles and achievements of this unioue religious organization.