Liudprand of Cremona's papa monstrum: the image of Pope John XII in the Historia Ottonis |
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Authors: | Antoni Grabowski |
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Institution: | Independent Scholar, Warsaw |
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Abstract: | In the Historia Ottonis Liudprand of Cremona demonstrates his skills as a writer, depicting Pope John XII as the ultimate monster. This article explores how this feat was accomplished, investigating both the accusations levelled against the pope, and the ways the story was constructed to lead up to his death. |
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