The Life and Times of Hildebrand, Pope Gregory VII details the life of a particularly pivotal Pope during the Middle Ages. The life of Pope Gregory VII had implications for centuries on the relationship between church and state, particularly in light of the Pope's dealings with Emperor Henry IV. This informative work was written by Archbishop Arnold Harris Mathew, a superb scholar. Archbishop Mathew had deep insight into the life and times of Pope Gregory VII, and he used this skill to write this informative and entertaining work.