Coram Cardinali (1916)

By Edward Bellasis

Book Overview

Coram Cardinali is a historical novel written by Edward Bellasis and published in 1916. The book is set in 16th century Rome, during the reign of Pope Clement VII. The story follows the life of a young Englishman named John Leslie, who travels to Rome to seek his fortune. He becomes embroiled in the power struggles and intrigue of the Vatican, and eventually rises to become a trusted advisor to the pope himself.The title of the book, Coram Cardinali, refers to the fact that much of the action takes place in the presence of cardinals, who are the highest-ranking officials in the Catholic Church. The book explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and corruption, as well as the complex relationship between the Church and secular power.Bellasis was a Catholic convert and a historian, and his knowledge of the period is evident in the book's vivid descriptions of the people and places of Renaissance Rome. The book is also notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Catholicism at a time when anti-Catholic sentiment was widespread in England.Overall, Coram Cardinali is a well-crafted historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and culture of 16th century Rome. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, as well as those who enjoy historical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164087274
• ISBN13: 9781164087274
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"