Avignon and Its Papacy, 1309–1417: Popes, Institutions, and Society

The Avignon Papacy: A Fascinating History of Misunderstood Era Discover the captivating story of the transplanted papacy in Avignon, a city transformed into the capital of Christianity by Clement V in 1309.

Joëlle Rollo-Koster's groundbreaking book sheds light on the effective governance, intellectual creativity, and dynamism of the Avignon papacy, challenging traditional views of this era. Uncover the intricate details of the popes' rules, crises faced, and administration, as well as the city's urban texture, streets, crowds, and people's joys and pains.

This comprehensive account provides a unique perspective on the institutional history of the papacy in the later Middle Ages, highlighting the impact of the Avignon papacy and Great Western Schism on early modern Europe. Experience life in the fourteenth-century capital of Christianity through this engaging narrative, which also explores the fundamental institutional changes that emerged during this time, including effective centralization, efficient bureaucratic governance, court society, and conciliarism. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into a fascinating period of history and gain a deeper understanding of the Avignon papacy and its significance in shaping the course of European politics and culture.