Pope Adrian IV (1907)

Pope Adrian IV (1907) by John Duncan Mackie is a historical biography of the only Englishman to ever hold the position of Pope, Nicholas Breakspear, who reigned as Pope Adrian IV from 1154 to 1159. The book explores the life and achievements of this controversial figure, who rose from humble beginnings as the son of a poor monk to become one of the most powerful men in Europe. Mackie delves into the political and religious climate of the time, and how Adrian IV's papacy was marked by conflict with the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick I Barbarossa, as well as his efforts to assert the authority of the papacy over the church in England. The book also examines Adrian IV's contributions to the crusades and his role in shaping the future of the Catholic Church. Mackie's work is a comprehensive and engaging account of an important figure in medieval history, shedding light on the complex political and religious landscape of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.