The Popes

Informationen zum Autor John Julius Norwich is the author of histories of Norman Sicily, the Republic of Venice, the Byzantine Empire and, most recently, The Middle Sea: A History of the Mediterranean . He has also written on architecture, music and the history plays of Shakespeare, and has presented some thirty historical documentaries on BBC Television. Klappentext John Julius Norwich expertly examines the history of the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter to the presentOf the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints; Zusammenfassung John Julius Norwich expertly examines the history of the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter to the presentOf the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints;

Product details

• Authors: John J Norwich, John Julius Norwich, Viscount John Julius Norwich
• Publisher: Vintage UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.04.2012
• EAN: 9780099565871
• ISBN: 978-0-09-956587-1
• No. of pages: 528
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 32 mm
• Series: VINTAGE BOOKS
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; European History, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Church / History, Christianity, History of Religion, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring