Georg Voigt's examination of the life and times of Pope Pius II (formerly Enea Silvio de Piccolomini) is a fascinating exploration of one of the most colorful figures of the Italian Renaissance. Drawing on a wealth of historical documentation and contemporary accounts, Voigt provides a vivid portrait of a man who wielded enormous power and influence during one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.
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