Benedict IX and Gregory Vi (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Power and intrigue at the heart of Rome

Discover how Rome’s noble families shaped the papacy across generations in The Tusculan Popes. This history traces the rise of families like Marozia, Theodora, and Alberic and shows how their influence touched the highest office in the Church. This edition surveys a turbulent era when lay power and church leadership intertwined in decisive ways. It grounds its narrative in archival detail while presenting a clear through-line about lineage, politics, and the pursuit of authority in medieval Rome.

• Shows how noble Roman families influenced papal leadership and policy.
• Explores key figures such as Benedict IX, Gregory VI, and John XII through their family ties and roles.
• Offers context for the turbulent events around the papacy in the 10th–11th centuries.
• Grounded in documentary sources and scholarly discussion to illuminate complex legacies.

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