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Sacred Foundations How the medieval church drove state formation in EuropeSacred Foundations argues that the medieval church was a fundamental force in European state formation. In contrast, this…
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How the medieval church drove state formation in EuropeSacred Foundations argues that the medieval church was a fundamental force in European state formation. In contrast, this major study shows that the Catholic Church both competed with medieval monarchs and provided critical templates for governing institutions, the rule of law, and parliaments.The Catholic Church was the most powerful, wealthiest, and best-organized political actor in the Middle Ages. Existing accounts focus on early modern warfare or contracts between the rulers and the ruled.
Anna Grzymala-Busse demonstrates how the church shaped distinct aspects of the European state. Starting in the eleventh century, the papacy fought for the autonomy of the church, challenging European rulers and then claiming authority over people, territory, and monarchs alike. Conflicts with the papacy fragmented
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