Download or read book Pope Eugenius III (1145-1153) written by Andrew Jotischky and published by Amsterdam University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elected pope in the wake of a rebellion, Eugenius III came to power as a relative unknown during a time of crisis. This book examines the controversial developments in papal justice and theological debate during his pontificate, his treatment of Cistercian monasteries, his relationships with France, Spain, and Rome, his work in the papal states, and the crusades. It offers a new view of an under-appreciated pope and the place of the church in a rapidly changing European society.