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The Letters and Charters of Cardinal Guala Bicchieri, Papal Legate in England 1216-1218, Hardback Book

The Letters and Charters of Cardinal Guala Bicchieri, Papal Legate in England 1216-1218 Hardback

Edited by Nicholas Vincent

Part of the Canterbury & York Society series

Hardback

Description

The legation of Guala Bicchieri of Vercelli, the third papal legate specifically appointed to England during the reign of King John, coincided with a turbulent period in England's history.

Guala played a leading role in events, presiding over the resettlement of the English church after 1217, and is a figure of great importance in English political history.

This volume assembles a comprehensive collection of his charters and letters.Dr NICHOLAS VINCENTteaches at Christ Church, Canterbury.