Pope Adrian IV: An Historical Sketch by Richard Raby
"Pope Adrian IV: An Historical Sketch" by Richard Raby is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a narrative about Pope Adrian IV, the only Englishman to ever serve as pope, detailing significant events of his life and papacy. Raby aims to present a cohesive story of Adrian's actions and the challenges he faced, particularly identifying differences between his actions and the commonly accepted views surrounding them. The
opening of the book lays the groundwork for understanding Adrian IV's early life as Nicholas Breakspere, born into poverty and forced to pursue education at a monastery due to financial constraints. After ascending to papacy, he faced daunting challenges, including conflicts with various European rulers and internal struggles within the Church and Rome itself. The author highlights Adrian's pivotal role in church and state matters, illustrating his diplomatic missions to places like Norway and Sweden while reflecting on the sociopolitical contexts of 12th-century Europe. Raby also hints at parallels between Adrian's struggles and those faced by contemporaneous popes, thereby contextualizing the historical significance of his actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Raby, Richard |
|---|---|
| Title | Pope Adrian IV: An Historical Sketch |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Gray |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Adrian IV, Pope, -1159 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30880 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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