Biography Of Donna Olimpia Maldachini: The Sister-In-Law And Bonne Amie Of Pope Innocent X And Who Governed The Church Of Rome From The Year 1644 To T (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430442486)

The book ""Biography of Donna Olimpia Maldachini"" by Abbe Gualdi is a detailed account of the life of Donna Olimpia Maldachini, the sister-in-law and close friend of Pope Innocent X. The book explores her rise to power and influence in the Church of Rome, where she governed from the year 1644 to the year 1655 with unlimited sway. The author delves into Maldachini's early life, her family background, and her relationship with the pope. He examines her role in shaping the policies of the Church, her influence on the pope's decisions, and her involvement in the political intrigues of the time. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a powerful woman in a time when women were not allowed to hold positions of authority in the Church. It also sheds light on the complex power dynamics at play in the Vatican during the 17th century. Overall, ""Biography of Donna Olimpia Maldachini"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Church of Rome, the papacy, and the role of women in power.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.

Author: Abbe Gualdi
ISBN-10: 1430442484
ISBN-13: 9781430442486
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d