The History of the Popes

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Focusing on the papacy from the late Middle Ages, this volume delves into the lives and reigns of notable Popes such as Sixtus V, Urban VII, Gregory XIV, and Innocent IX. It draws from the Vatican's secret archives and other primary sources, providing a detailed historical account. The book is a faithful reprint of the original 1891 edition, ensuring that readers have access to a high-quality, scholarly resource on the evolution of the papacy during this pivotal period.