History Of The Popes During The Last Four Centuries (1913)

""History of the Popes During the Last Four Centuries"" is a comprehensive account of the papacy from the 16th century to the early 20th century. Written by German historian Leopold von Ranke and first published in 1913, the book examines the political, religious, and cultural developments of the papacy during this period, including the Reformation, the Council of Trent, the rise of the Jesuits, the French Revolution, and the unification of Italy. The book also delves into the personal lives and personalities of the popes, including their relationships with other leaders and their impact on the Catholic Church. The book is considered a seminal work on the history of the papacy and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of church history.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.