The Popes: Histories and Secrets

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.


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


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