Mr Mainbourg - Traité historique de l'établissement et des prérogatives de l'Église de Rome et de ses evesques - 1685

This beautiful 1685 edition of *Traité historique de l'établissement et des prérogatives de l'Église de Rome et de ses evesques*, by Mr. Mainbourg, gives us a clear understanding of the developments of the Roman Church. The detailed treatise explores the historical foundation, developments and privileges bestowed on the Roman Church and its bishops. The author, renowned for his in-depth analysis and academic rigor, provides a comprehensive portrait of the religious and political dynamics that have shaped the Church across centuries. Mainbourg (1628-1685) was a French Jesuit and historian. He was expelled from the Jesuit order by Pope Innocent XI in 1681 for his public defence of Louis XIV. The book is in good condition. The binding is in its typical full leather, with some rubbing from use. The corners are rubbed, and there are small material losses, especially at the edges of the spine. The edges are pigmented red. The spine is ribbed and decorated with beautiful boxes and gilt title. It's also numbered (indication) Volume I, but the work is complete in itself. Internally, the book is in good condition. There is some foxing, water marks, and worm damage in the margin of page 241. There is hand-written writing on the flyleaf, and it features beautiful banners. Shipping secured within a few days.