Cathedra Petri, Books 6-8: From The Middle Of The Ninth To The Close Of The Tenth Century is a historical book written by Thomas Greenwood and originally published in 1859. The book covers the period of time from the middle of the ninth century to the end of the tenth century, focusing on the history of the Papacy during this period. The title of the book, Cathedra Petri, refers to the Latin term for the Chair of Saint Peter, which is a symbol of the authority of the Pope. The book is divided into three sections, each covering a different period of time. The first section covers the period from the middle of the ninth century to the middle of the tenth century, and includes chapters on the reigns of various Popes during this time, as well as the political and religious issues they faced. The second section covers the period from the middle of the tenth century to the end of the century, and includes chapters on the reigns of Popes such as John XII and Benedict VIII. The third section of the book covers the reign of Pope Sylvester II, who was Pope from 999 to 1003, and is known for his contributions to mathematics and science.Throughout the book, Greenwood provides detailed accounts of the political and religious events of the time, as well as the personalities and actions of the Popes who led the Catholic Church during this period. The book also includes numerous footnotes and references to primary sources, making it a valuable resource for scholars of medieval history and the history of the Papacy. Overall, Cathedra Petri, Books 6-8 is a comprehensive and detailed account of a significant period in the history of the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.