Publisher's Synopsis
""The Lives and Times of the Popes"" is a comprehensive historical account of the papacy, written by Artaud De Montor and published in 1911. The book covers the lives and reigns of all the popes, from St. Peter to Pius X, including their achievements, challenges, and controversies. The author provides detailed information about the political, social, and religious context of each pope's era, and how they influenced and were influenced by it. In addition to the text, the book also includes a complete gallery of portraits of the pontiffs, providing readers with a visual representation of the popes throughout history. The portraits are accompanied by brief biographical information about each pope, including their dates of birth and death, their papal reign, and significant events during their pontificate. Overall, ""The Lives and Times of the Popes"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the papacy, offering a comprehensive and detailed account of the institution and the individuals who have led it over the centuries.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.
