Pope Sixtus V

By The Benedictine Brethren of Glendalough

Book Overview

Pope Sixtus V is a biography written by The Benedictine Brethren of Glendalough. The book provides a detailed account of the life and reign of Pope Sixtus V, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590. The biography covers Sixtus V's early life, his rise to power in the Church, and his efforts to reform and strengthen the Church during his brief papacy. The book also delves into Sixtus V's political and cultural impact on Italy during the late 16th century, including his contributions to the construction of Rome's famous landmarks such as the Quirinal Palace and the Vatican Library. Overall, Pope Sixtus V offers a comprehensive look at one of the most influential figures in the history of the Catholic Church.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Romantic Biography of the Age of Elizabeth or Sketches of Life from the Bye Ways of History V2, by The Benedictine Brethren of Glendalough . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076616313X.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: 1162899131
• ISBN13: 9781162899138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"