Home | Best Seller | FAQ | Contact Us
Browse
Art & Photography
Biographies & Autobiography
Body,Mind & Health
Business & Economics
Children's Book
Computers & Internet
Cooking
Crafts,Hobbies & Gardening
Entertainment
Family & Parenting
History
Horror
Literature & Fiction
Mystery & Detective
Nonfiction
Professional & Technology
Reference
Religion
Romance
Science
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sports & Outdoors
Travel & Geography
   Book Info

enlarge picture

The Popes: Histories and Secrets  
Author: Claudio Rendina
ISBN: 193164313X
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
   Book Review

Jim Ryan, Head Bibliographer, Yankee Book Peddler, October 2002
This book should be read and it tells a magnificent story that can be enjoyed by layman and scholar alike.

Book Description
A chronological description of the personalities and histories of the 264 popes in Catholic Church history. Each entry explores the man, the times, the controversies, the miracles, and the political significance of the men who assumed the position of the Vicar of Christ. This is a translation of the best-selling award-winning Italian book that has sold over 100,000 copies in its six editions.

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian

About the Author
Claudio Rendina is and author, poet, journalist,literary and art critic, publisher and noted Vatican expert. His other histories include The Doges, The Vatican, Rome and the Holy Year, The Popess Giovanna, and An Unusual Guide to the mysteries of Rome. His books and poetry have been selected for several writing awards. He lives in Rome, Italy.




The Popes: Histories and Secrets

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A chronological description of the personalities and histories of the 264 popes in Catholic Church history. Each entry explores the man, the times, the controversies, the miracles and the political significance of the men who assumed the position of the Vicar of Christ. This is the translation of the best-selling award-winning book that sold over 100,000 copies in six editions in Italy.

FROM THE CRITICS

Choice

An easy-to-read translation. Entries are well written, generally respectable but critical of various papal policies.

     



Home | Private Policy | Contact Us
@copyright 2001-2005 ReadingBee.com