De Gestis Concilii Basiliensis Commentariorum: Libri II (Oxford Medieval Texts) (Bk.2) [Hardcover]

Aeneas Sylvius Piccolominus Pius II (Author), Denys Hay (Editor), the late W. K. Smith (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198222017 | ISBN-13: 978-0198222019 | Publication Date: December 31, 1992

This lively, first-hand narrative of the turning-point in the affairs of the Council of Basle was written by Aeneas Sylvius (later Pope Pius II) during his unregenerate conciliar period. It provides us with an important contemporary account of the personalities and principles involved in the election of the anti-pope Felix V. Originally published in 1967, this volume offers the first critical edition and English translation of this work. Unavailable in recent years, it has now been revised by Denys Hay.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The editors have rendered an outstanding service to students of conciliarism by making this text readily available together with an English translation which captures the racy readability of the original."--Theology

"This is an excellent critical edition and translation.... with a useful introduction by Professor Hay."--American Historical Review

"A major work of one of the most colorful and representative figures, politically and religiously, of the fifteenth century...The translators convey the spirit and vitality of Aeneas which so captivates the reader in the original."--Catholic Historical Review

Language Notes

Text: English, Latin (translation)
Original Language: Latin

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 31, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198222017
• ISBN-13: 978-0198222019
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,933,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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