The early modern cardinal: an historical appraisal

‘The Cardinal’ is among the most visual archetypes in European history. His rich red robes and ostentatious headgear betoken the leadership which the pope vests in him; his airs of primordial authority and sacerdotal noblesse instinctively draw the eye. Even an art historical layman can identify a c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pattenden, M
Other Authors: Baker-Bates, P
Format: Book section
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam University Press 2021