The History of the Popes from the Foundations of the See of Rome to the Present Time V4

""The History of the Popes from the Foundations of the See of Rome to the Present Time V4"" by Archibald Bower is a comprehensive account of the papacy from its origins to the 18th century. The book covers the lives and reigns of every pope, from St. Peter to Clement XIII, and provides detailed information on their accomplishments, controversies, and impact on the Catholic Church and the world at large. Bower also explores the political and social context of each papacy, including the role of the papacy in medieval Europe, the Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of church history, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the papacy.1748. This is Volume IV of VII. Bower asserted that he had been a Jesuit and a counselor of the inquisition in Italy, that he had escaped and had become a Protestant. Bower ended up in Scotland, where he was befriended by Lord Lyttelton. Through Lyttelton's influence, he was appointed librarian to the queen, and clerk of the buck-warrants. But, John Douglas, afterwards bishop of Salisbury, published proofs that Bower's story was false and that his works were plagiarized from other authors. He defended himself vigorously so far as his own story was concerned, and gradually completed his History in seven volumes. The book, which was avowedly written against the claims of the see of Rome, is considered by some to have no literary merit. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.