The Papacy and the Civil Power is a historical book written by R.W. Thompson and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the relationship between the papacy and the civil power throughout history, with a particular focus on the Roman Catholic Church's influence on politics and governments.Thompson discusses the papacy's efforts to expand its power and influence beyond the realm of religion and into the secular world, as well as...
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