The History of the Popes, From the Close of the Middle Ages: Drawn From the Secret Archives of the Vatican and Other Original Sources; From the German (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022218055)

A comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the papacy from the Middle Ages onwards, drawing on previously unknown sources from the Vatican archives. Pastor's detailed examination of the power struggles, scandals, and religious developments that have shaped the Catholic Church offers new insights into this fascinating topic.

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