Illustrated History of the Popes

A comprehensive history of all 266 popes from Peter to Francis, with beautiful fine-art images. 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: Phillips Charles
• | Publisher: Anness Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 30, 2017
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780754830252
• | ISBN-10: 075483025X