Random House Trade Paperbacks, 9780812978841, 544pp. But for all that, it might be your best bet for a one volume history of ALL the popes (excluding the current one).

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Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy. ... absolute power of deposing and restoring … Buy Absolute Monarchs : A History of the Papacy at Walmart.com Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy By Norwich, John JuliusCHAPTER 13 : THE PAPACY AND THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIREAccordingly, over the course of the Romish Papacy’s history, we find that the Papacy has tended to work in conjunction with agreat political power, ... over the throne of monarchs into the seat of God.

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This one moves fast through two thousand years of history.

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Link/Page Citation Besides being the author or editor or more than two dozen books, as well as the host of many historical television documentaries, John Julius Norwich is a member of Britain's House of Lords. By John Julius Norwich. In Absolute Monarchs, John Julius Norwich captures nearly two thousand years of inspiration and devotion, intrigue and scandal. Random House, 2012. O'Malley SJ, John W.. A History of the Popes: From Peter to the Present. The Papacy and the Orthodox: Sources and History of a Debate (Oxford Studies in Historical Theology). While he doesn't cover in detail - or even mention - many of the hundreds-odd pontiffs who've ruled the Catholic Church, he does write about 50 or so of the more important ones. John Julius Norwich as written 500 page book, "Absolute Monarchs", which he subtitles, "A History of the Papacy". Publication Date: May 15, 2012 Other Editions of This Title: Siecienski, A. Edward. From the disciple Peter to the reigning Benedict, accomplished British historian Norwich (The Middle Sea: A History of the Mediterranean, 2006, etc.) . . A Short History of the Papacy in the Middle Ages.

With the papacy embattled in recent years, it is essential to have the perspective of one of the world's most accomplished historians. With the papacy embattled in recent years, it is essential to have the perspective of one of the world's most accomplished historians. In Absolute Monarchs, John Julius Norwich captures nearly two thousand years of inspiration and devotion, intrigue and scandal.