One Link In The Chain Of Apostolic Succession: Or The Crimes Of Alexander Borgia (1854) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437066777)

One Link In The Chain Of Apostolic Succession: Or The Crimes Of Alexander Borgia is a book written by an anonymous author and published in 1854. The book is a historical account of the life of Alexander Borgia, a Spanish cardinal who became Pope Alexander VI in 1492. The author takes a critical view of Borgia's actions and character, portraying him as a corrupt and immoral figure who engaged in numerous crimes and scandals during his time as Pope. The book explores Borgia's controversial rise to power, his manipulation of the papal election process, his involvement in the infamous ""Borgia family"" scandals, and his alleged involvement in murder and other crimes. The author also delves into the wider political and social context of Borgia's reign, examining the complex relationships between the papacy, the Italian city-states, and the major European powers of the time. Overall, One Link In The Chain Of Apostolic Succession is a fascinating and detailed account of one of the most controversial figures in the history of the Catholic Church.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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1437066771
ISBN-13: 9781437066777
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d