The Life Of Pope Sixtus The Fifth (1779)
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The Life of Pope Sixtus the Fifth is a historical biography written by Gregorio Leti in 1779. The book chronicles the life and reign of Pope Sixtus V, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590. Leti provides a detailed account of Sixtus' early life, his rise to the papacy, and his accomplishments as Pope. Sixtus is portrayed as a strong and decisive leader who implemented significant reforms within the Church and the city of Rome. Leti also delves into the controversies and scandals that surrounded Sixtus during his time as Pope, including his alleged involvement in the murder of his predecessor, Pope Gregory XIII. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the Renaissance period.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:116621270X
ISBN13:9781166212704
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:660 Pages
Weight:1.91 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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