Growth of Papal Government in the Middle Ages (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 35) - Ullmann, Walter (Newnham College, UK)

This book reveals how the medieval papacy grew from modest beginnings into an impressive institution in the Middle Ages and deals with a wide field. It charts the history of the papacy and its relations to East and West from the 4th to the 12th centuries, embraces such varied subjects as law, finance, diplomacy, liturgy, and theology.