The Illustrated History of the Popes
An Authoritative Guide to the Lives and Works of the Popes of the Catholic Church, with 450 Images
2018
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For two thousand years, the pope has been the acknowledged head of the Roman Catholic Church. As the direct successor of St Peter, he holds a unique position, ruling over millions of Catholics worldwide. This comprehensive guide to the 266 men who have been pope provides a timeline of the history of the papacy, and details each pope's life, influence and the way they have shaped the church. Divided into three historical sections - the First Popes; the Crusades and the Reformation; and Into the Modern Era - this lavishly illustrated reference book will fascinate and inform anyone interested in the history of Catholicism.
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Charles Phillips
Author · 46 books
There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads Charles Phillips (b. 1962) is an established writer of popular history, a contributor to Cassell's Dictionary of Modern Britain as well as to the Chronicle of Britain and several illustrated stories. He has a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations and was a key writer on Time Life's Myth and Mankind series. Phillips is a graduate of Oxford University, and holds an MA from the University of Westminster. See also: Charles Phillips, 1787-1859 Charles Phillips, Goodreads author, Historical Fiction Charles Phillips, b.1948, American history
