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by Charles Phillips (Author)
THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE POPES
An authoritative guide to the lives and works of the popes of the Catholic Church, with 450 images Charles Phillips - A comprehensive account of the lives of the popes from the time of St Peter and the early Christian Church through the glories of Julius II and the Renaissance to John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis. - Discusses the life and works of all the most significant popes throughout history, including Gregory the Great; the only English pope Hadrian IV; and the first Polish pope John Paul II, who transformed the modern papacy. - Beautifully illustrated with over 450 fine art paintings and photographs. For two thousand years, the pope has been the acknowledged head of the Roman Catholic Church. As the direct successor of St Peter, he holds a unique position, ruling over millions of Catholics worldwide. This comprehensive guide to the 266 men who have been pope provides a timeline of the history of the papacy, and details each pope's life, influence and the way they have shaped the church. Divided into three historical sections - the First Popes; the Crusades and the Reformation; and Into the Modern Era - this lavishly illustrated reference book will fascinate and inform anyone interested in the history of Catholicism.Author Biography
Charles Phillips is an established writer of popular history and the author of The Illustrated History of Knights and the Golden Age of Chivalry, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Kings and Queens of
Britain and Ireland (both Lorenz Books). He was a key writer of Time Life's Myth and Mankind series, which blends mythology with the art and history of ancient cultures.
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 0.9 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 06, 2018
