The Life Of Pope Sixtus The Fifth (1779)

By Ellis Farneworth and Gregorio Leti

Book Overview

The Life of Pope Sixtus the Fifth is a biographical account of the life of Pope Sixtus V, written by Gregorio Leti and originally published in 1779. The book details the life of this influential pope, who served from 1585 to 1590 and was known for his efforts to reform and modernize the Catholic Church. Leti's account covers Sixtus' early life and rise to power, as well as his accomplishments during his papacy, including his efforts to improve the city of Rome, his financial reforms, and his support of the arts and sciences. The book also delves into the controversies and conflicts that arose during Sixtus' reign, including his strained relationship with the powerful Medici family and his efforts to combat corruption within the Church.Overall, The Life of Pope Sixtus the Fifth provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in the history of the Catholic Church. Leti's writing is both informative and entertaining, making this book an excellent choice for anyone interested in the history of the papacy or the broader history of Europe in the late 16th century.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: 1104916568
• ISBN13: 9781104916565
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"