Reclaiming Rome : cardinals in the fifteenth century / by Carol M. Richardson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richardson, Carol M., 1969-

Series:

Brill's studies in intellectual history ; v. 173.

Brill's studies in intellectual history, 0920-8607 ; v. 173

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cardinals--Italy--Rome--History.

Cardinals.

Papacy--History--1378-1447.

Papacy.

Papacy--History--1447-1565.

Rome (Italy)--Civilization--15th century.

Rome (Italy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (552 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The fifteenth century was a critical juncture for the College of Cardinals. They were accused of prolonging the exile in Avignon and causing the schism. At the councils at the beginning of the period their very existence was questioned. They rebuilt their relationship with the popes by playing a fundamental part in reclaiming Rome when the papacy returned to its city in 1420. Because their careers were usually much longer than that of an individual pope, the cardinals combined to form a much more effective force for restoring Rome. In this book, shifting focus from the popes to the cardinals sheds new light on a relatively unknown period for Renaissance art history and the history of Rome. Dr. Carol M. Richardson has been awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2008) in the field of History of Arts.

Contents:

Preliminary Materials / C.M. Richardson

Introduction / C.M. Richardson

Chapter One. The Crisis Of The Councils / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Two. From Three Colleges To One / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Three. Dignity And Dress / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Four. Restoring Rome / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Five. The Titular Churches / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Six. The Allocation Of Titles / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Seven. Property Portfolios / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Eight. The St Peter’s Problem / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Nine. St Peter’s In The Fifteenth Century / C.M. Richardson

Chapter Ten. Instructions For A Good Death / C.M. Richardson

Epilogue / C.M. Richardson

Bibliography / C.M. Richardson

Index / C.M. Richardson.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [471]-504) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-40054-1

9786612400544

90-474-2515-4

OCLC:

568402055

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004171831.i-528 DOI