The Crusades (Chapter 2)

THE COUNCIL OF CLERMONT. Epochs of Modern History: The CrusadesG.W. Cox Influence of Roman Imperialism on the Early Popes  THE pope is the bishop of Rome, and the traditions of the papacy delight in recalling the humble origin of his vast monarchy, at once spiritual and temporal, ecclesiastical and secular. If the poor Galiæan fisherman … Continue reading The Crusades (Chapter 2)