The Papal Curse: The Medieval Origin of the European Syndrome

Why has Europe remained divided, restless, and often at war with itself? In The Papal Curse: The Medieval Origin of the European Syndrome, Laurent Guyénot argues that the root cause lies in the transformative - and destructive - role of the medieval papacy. From the Crusades and the struggle with emperors to the shaping of Western individualism and global ambitions, Guyénot draws on history, theology, and geopolitics to explore how the popes' religious and political projects have intertwine...