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Rome, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Walter Taylor Field

 
9781330372913: Rome, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Rome, Vol. 2 of 2 surveys how papal Rome reshaped empire and faith.

From the fall of the Western Empire to the rise of medieval power, this volume traces how the church grew from a persecuted movement into a central force in Rome and beyond. It weaves political events, Christian leaders, and pivotal moments into a continuous story of authority, culture, and faith.

This edition centers on Rome’s shifting balance of power—from emperors and barbarians to popes who laid the groundwork for the Papal States. You’ll follow key figures such as Peter and Paul, Leo the Great, Gregory the First, and Charlemagne as they navigate plague, conquest, and reform. The narrative shows how the Lateran Palace, the bishop’s authority, and monumental actions shaped the city’s longer, larger history.
  • Clear, chronological chapters that connect religious transformation with political events.
  • Portraits of important leaders and how their decisions changed Rome and the church.
  • Illustrative scenes, from early persecutions to the crowning of emperors in sacred spaces.
  • Context for Rome’s evolving role in the wider Christian world and European history.
Ideal for readers of classical Rome, church history, and the transition from empire to medieval Europe.

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