Bøger af Emmanuel Rhoidis

Pope Joan: A Historical Study is a book written by Emmanuel Rhoidis that explores the legend of Pope Joan, a woman who, according to popular belief, disguised herself as a man and became pope in the 9th century. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical evidence surrounding the legend, including accounts from medieval and Renaissance chronicles, papal records, and archaeological findings. Rhoidis examines the origins of the legend, its spread throughout Europe, and the controversies surrounding its authenticity. He also delves into the social and cultural context of the time period, including the role of women in medieval society and the power struggles within the Catholic Church. Overall, Pope Joan: A Historical Study offers a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring myths in Western history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1886 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.