description: From Simon Peter, 33-67 A.D., to Pope Paul VI, the author presents the 260 men who have sat on The Throne of Peter. In a single volume of lucid prose, he covers the national and regional origins of the Popes, the political activities of the period, the money problems, family backgrounds, education, election procedures, information about the curia, plus a final chapter on the modernization of the Church and some possible turns this may take in the future. Since the Popes are shown in perspective, a colorful, intriguing picture of Italian history emerges, making this not only fascinating reading, but a valuable reference book as well.
language: English
title: The Throne Of Peter: A History of the Papacy
titlecomplete: The Throne Of Peter: A History of the Papacy
publisher: Criterion Books