Download or read book The Foundations of Medieval Papal Legation written by K. Rennie and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kriston R. Rennie examines the origins and development of medieval papal representation by exploring the legate's wider historical, legal, diplomatic, and administrative impact on medieval European law and society. This critical study is key to understanding the growth and power of the medieval Church and papacy in the early Middle Ages.