Studies in Church History: The Rise Of The Temporal Power - Benefit of Clergy - Excommunication
Philadelphia; London: Henry C. Lea; Sampson Low, Son, & Marston, 1869. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. XVI, 515, [1]pp. Original red cloth with gold lettering and printer's device on spine. Captivating work from Henry Charles Lea, the renown American historian, civic reformer, and political activist, whose active writing career on historical subjects spanned more than fifty years, during which he published ten books and numerous articles. His literary reputation rests largely on the books he produced. This book is the result of Lea's focus on history, mainly on Church history in the later Middle Ages, and on institutional, legal, and ecclesiastical history. Some age wear on binding with rubbing and minor abrasion along edges, and damp staining on back cover. Previous owner's ex-libris on inside of front cover. Minor age toning along paper margin. Binding in overall fair, interior in good to good+ condition. g. Item #30701
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