Lectures On The History Of The Papal Chancery Down To The Time Of Innocent III (1915)

Lectures On The History Of The Papal Chancery: Down To The Time Of Innocent III (1915) is a historical work written by Reginald Lane Poole. The book delves into the history of the papal chancery, which is the office responsible for managing the official documents of the Catholic Church. The author traces the development of the chancery from its origins in the early Middle Ages to the time of Pope Innocent III, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1198 to 1216. The book is divided into lectures, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the chancery's history, including its structure, personnel, and procedures. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including papal letters and other official documents, to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of the chancery's evolution over time. This book will be of interest to scholars of medieval history, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and its institutions.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.