Elected pope in the wake of a rebellion, Eugenius III came to power as a relative unknown during a time of crisis. This book examines the controversial developments in papal justice and theological debate during his pontificate, his treatment of Cistercian monasteries, his relationships with France, Spain, and Rome, his work in the papal states, and the crusades. It offers a new view of an under-appreciated pope and the place of the church in a rapidly changing European society.

Iben Fonnesberg-Schmidt is professor (mso) of medieval history at Aalborg University.Andrew Jotischky is professor of medieval history at Royal Holloway University of London.

Preface Contributors AbbreviationsFigures and MapsIntroductionAndrew Jotischky1. ‘Justinian’s Laws, Not the Lord’s’: Eugenius III and the learned laws.Anne J. Duggan2. Curial Politics and Papal Power: Eugenius III, the Curia and contemporary theological controversy.Christoph Egger3. The Cistercians, Eugenius III, and the Disputed York Election.Emilia Jamroziak4. Eugenius III and the Crusades to the East.Jonathan Phillips5. Eugenius III and the Northern Crusade.Iben Fonnesberg-Schmidt6. The Benefits of Exile.Anne J. Duggan7. Eugenius III and France: the protected protector.Pascal Montaubin8. A Golden Rose and the Deaf Asp that Stoppeth her Ears: Eugenius III and Spain.Damian J. Smith9. Eugenius III and the Roman Commune. ¿ John Doran10. Eugenius III Reclaims the Patrimony of St PeterBrenda Bolton11. Eugenius III’s Privileges to Cistercian Houses.Stuart Morgan12. Eugenius III at C?teaux in 1147. Clare Oglesby13. Eugenius III and the Church in the Crusader States.Andrew JotischkyIndex