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 13th century, during the reign of Pope Innocent III. The main character, Paul, is a friar who becomes embroiled in a conflict between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor. The Pope issues an interdict, a powerful religious sanction, against the Emperor and his subjects, which causes chaos and unrest throughout the empire. Paul finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Church and his sympathy for the people affected by the interdict. As he navigates this conflict, he must also confront his own personal demons and past mistakes. The novel is a gripping tale of political intrigue, religious power struggles, and personal redemption. Trollope's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the complex characters and historical events of this tumultuous period in European history.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.
