""The Lives of the Popes"" is a historical book written by Platina in 1910. This book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of the popes, starting from the time of Jesus Christ to the accession of Gregory VII. It covers the lives of all the popes who have served the Catholic Church during this period, including their early lives, their papacies, and their legacies.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in the history of the Catholic Church. It starts with the early popes, ...
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""The Lives of the Popes"" is a historical book written by Platina in 1910. This book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of the popes, starting from the time of Jesus Christ to the accession of Gregory VII. It covers the lives of all the popes who have served the Catholic Church during this period, including their early lives, their papacies, and their legacies.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in the history of the Catholic Church. It starts with the early popes, including St. Peter and St. Paul, and goes on to cover the papacies of the various popes who followed. The book also covers the major events that took place during each pope's reign, including the Council of Nicaea, the Great Schism, and the Crusades.Platina's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and historians who are looking for a comprehensive account of the lives of the popes during this period. Overall, ""The Lives of the Popes"" is an important historical work that provides a unique insight into the lives of the men who have led the Catholic Church over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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