Publisher's Synopsis
""Paul The Pope, And Paul The Friar: A Story Of An Interdict"" is a historical novel written by T. Adolphus Trollope. The story is set in the thirteenth century and revolves around the conflict between Pope Innocent III and the Franciscan friars. The Pope is depicted as a powerful and authoritarian figure, while the friars are portrayed as humble and devoted to their faith. The plot centers on the Pope's decision to place an interdict on the city of Florence, which prohibits the celebration of religious services and sacraments. The interdict is a punishment for the city's refusal to obey the Pope's commands. The story follows the struggles of Paul, a friar who is caught between his loyalty to the Pope and his sympathy for the people of Florence. Paul must navigate the complex political and religious landscape of thirteenth-century Italy and decide where his loyalties lie. The novel explores themes of power, authority, and religious devotion, and provides a vivid portrait of life in medieval Europe.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.
