St. Peter's On The Vatican: The First Complete Account In Our English Tongue Of Its Origins And Reconstruction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163139806)

St. Peter's On The Vatican: The First Complete Account In Our English Tongue Of Its Origins And Reconstruction is a book written by Augustin McNally. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins and reconstruction of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The author delves into the history of the basilica, from its beginnings as a humble shrine to its transformation into one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. McNally explores the various architects and artists who contributed to the construction and decoration of the basilica, including Michelangelo, Bramante, and Bernini. The book also examines the challenges faced during the reconstruction of the basilica, including political and financial issues. Overall, St. Peter's On The Vatican is a detailed and informative account of one of the most important and impressive structures in the world.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: Augustin McNally
ISBN-10: 1163139807
ISBN-13: 9781163139806
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d