In the Footsteps of Popes
Subtitle: A Spirited Guide to the Treasures of the Vatican
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: January 20, 2009
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780060556310
Subjects: Arts & Photography -- History & Criticism -- Regional -- European; Arts & Photography -- Museums & Collections; History -- Europe -- Italy; History -- Europe -- Vatican; Religion & Spirituality -- Christianity -- Church History -- Catholic; Religion & Spirituality -- Religious Studies -- History; Travel -- Europe -- Italy; Travel -- Reference & Tips -- Guidebooks; Travel -- Reference & Tips -- Tourist Destinations & Museums
First sentence: The story of the Vatican started in Rome about two thousand years ago, during the cruel reign of the Emperor Nero.