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Pastor, Ludwig

 
9781440038198: The History of the Popes, from the Close of the Middle Ages: Drawn from the Secret Archives of the Vatican and Other Original Sources, Vol. 22 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the late Renaissance papacy’s reach—from Rome’s streets to Europe’s thrones.

This volume surveys the later centuries of the papal era, drawing on secret archives and original sources to illuminate how popes shaped politics, religion, and urban life. Spanning from high-stakes religious reform to grand architectural projects, it offers a clear, accessible map of a complex era.

In this edition, you’ll discover how Sixtus V reshaped Rome with sweeping street plans, monumental fountains, and new roads that transformed the city’s center and daily life. The narrative also traces Catholic revival across Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Switzerland through the work of nunciatures, bishops, and Jesuits, showing how the Church sought to defend and spread its influence.
  • See how Rome’s new streets, quarries of stone, and public works redefined city life and travel.
  • Learn how papal diplomacy connected Rome with Spanish, Venetian, and Polish politics.
  • Understand the Catholic reform movement across Central Europe, its bishops, and recurring conflicts with secular rulers.
  • Follow the episode of the Armada, papal responses to European power, and the pope’s role in wider Catholic strategy.
Ideal for readers of Renaissance history, church diplomacy, and the interplay between faith, politics, and urban development.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The History of the Popes, from the Close of the Middle A ges: Drawn from the Secret Archives of the Vatican and Other Original Sources was written by Ludwig Pastor and Freiherr Von in 1932. This is a 490 page book, containing 180387 words. Search Inside is enabled for this title.
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