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In this comprehensive and impeccably researched history, Mann and Hollnsteiner explore the early years of the papacy, from the rise of the bishop of Rome to the coronation of Charlemagne. Drawing on original documents and other primary sources, the authors provide valuable insights into the political, social, and religious forces that shaped this critical period in European history.
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