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19 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

19 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

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 Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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