In the European Middle Ages, the use of religion to attain political ends was a routine strategy and remains a rich source for research. Politics and religion were so closely intertwined in the Middle Ages, it can be difficult to separate the knots. This book examines one thread: How demonology was used in the politics of power and the evaluation of power players in the Middle Ages? Embattled kings like Henry II of England and Philip the Fair of France could align themselves with the righteous side of the cosmic battle even against similarly embattled popes like Boniface VIII and John XXII....
In the European Middle Ages, the use of religion to attain political ends was a routine strategy and remains a rich source for research. Polit...