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In the eternal city of Rome, the echoes of its illustrious past reverberate through its grandiose palaces and awe-inspiring monuments, as well as the remnants of the ancient imperial city. Yet, for two millennia, another presence has left an indelible mark on Rome – the pope, whose actions and influence have resonated through the ages. In this epic narrative, historian Jessica Wörnberg unveils, for the first time, the story of Rome through the lens of its popes, shedding light on how these remarkable (and at times unremarkable) men have transformed lives and played a pivotal role in shaping the city's destiny.
Emerging from humble beginnings as the anonymous leader of a marginal cult in the city's most modest quarters, within less than 300 years, the pope ascended to the gilded basilica, endorsed by the emperor himself. Eventually, the Roman pontiff would surpass even the emperors, becoming the de facto ruler of Rome and the preeminent leader of the Christian world.
Shifting elegantly between the panoramic and the personal, the spiritual and the profane, this is a fresh and often surprising perspective on a city, a people, and an institution that is simultaneously familiar and elusive.
Book ISBN: | 9781837731824 |
Book Author: | Jessica Warnberg |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Icon Books |
Book Publisher: | Icon Books |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 27 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-08-29 |
Book Pagination: | 448 pages |
Book Weight: | 382g |
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