Donation De Constantin ... Où Il Est ProuvÃ(c) Que Cette Donation N'a Jamais ExistÃ(c) Et Que L'acte AttribuÃ(c) À Constantin Est L'Åuvre D'un Faussaire; Tr. Et PrÃ(c)cÃ(c)dÃ(c) D'une Étude Historique Par A. Bonneau. Avec Le Texte Lat. [Of

<p><i>La Donation de Constantin</i> presents a critical analysis of the Donation of Constantine a pivotal document in the history of the papacy. Laurentius Valla's work translated and introduced by A. Bonneau meticulously demonstrates that the Donation is a forgery debunking the long-held belief in its authenticity. This edition includes the Latin text of the Donation alongside Bonneau's historical study providing a comprehensive examination of the document's origins and impact.</p><p>Valla's incisive critique challenges the foundations of papal authority and sheds light on the political machinations of the medieval Church. This edition is essential for historians theologians and anyone interested in the intersection of power religion and historical truth. The work remains a cornerstone of historical scholarship offering valuable insights into the methods of textual criticism and the complexities of medieval history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>