The Lives of the Eighth-Century Popes, 715-817
Nine papal biographies run from Gregory II to Stephen IV. They record church building, donations, political events and relations with rulers; Davis supplies introductions and commentary for the eighth-century material.
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Key themes
- Rome and its churches
- Ecclesiastical and political history
Questions for your reading
- What do the accounts of gifts and building work reveal about the priorities of these biographies?
