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Papal Change and European Affairs in 1721 Preface
A 1721 preface remarks on the Pope’s stubbornness and the new Pope Innocent XII Cardinal Conti, noting church divisions and European politics. It cites Madrid’s peace moves, recent marriages, and warns of ongoing conflicts while veiling commentary on England. It ends with a reflective line about expressing national sorrow.
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Litraion
Cardinal Conti
Innocent XII
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Europe