Innocent III: Church Defender is a historical biography written by Charles Edward Smith. The book explores the life and legacy of Pope Innocent III, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1198 to 1216. Smith examines Innocent III's rise to power, his efforts to reform the Church, and his role in shaping the political landscape of medieval Europe. The book also delves into Innocent III's relationships with other religious leaders, his involvement in the Crusades, and his impact on the development of canon law. Through his meticulous research and engaging writing style, Smith offers readers a comprehensive and compelling portrait of this influential figure in Church history.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.