The Illustrated History of the Popes: An Authoritative Guide to the Lives and Works of the Popes of the Catholic Church, with 450 Images, Hardcover -

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 uniqu...

"Monsignor Franco is known as an engaging storyteller of his impactful time in the Church. Read this book and you will see why." -- Timothy Cardina...

Reducere. In the tradition of Why Nations Fail, this book solves one of the great puzzles of history: Why did the West become the most powerful civilization ...

Reducere. "...Ranke has given us not only history, but literature, showing that the noble language which he wielded was adapted, not merely for setting forth...

Reducere. "...After the attempt made by the Popes to renew their dominion over the world had been finally defeated, notwithstanding its partial success, thei...

Reducere. "...The history of the renovated popedom would be but imperfectly understood, did we limit our attention to its centre only. Its essential importan...

Reducere. Did you know that the Catholic Church is the oldest institution to exist in the Western world?The Catholic Church has a history that spans over two...

Reducere. *Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading"Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate w...

Reducere. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reads "often the texts of Sacred Scripture are not quoted literally but merely indicated as a reference (`Cf.'...

A sumptuous biography, history and gallery of the acclaimed 16th-century artist Hans Holbein the Younger, with 500 fine-art reproductionsPublisher:...

Publisher: American University in Cairo PressAuthor(s): Dr Nelly Van-Doorn HarderNumber of pages: 256Collection: Popes of EgyptPublication date: 20...

Medieval Europe is a dark and dangerous place. It is a place where love clashes with ambition and violence rules - enemies are blinded, rivals are ...

Reducere. Praise for David Kertzer and Prisoner of the Vatican: Kertzer once again proves himself a truly compelling historian. -- André Aciman Prisoner of t...

Reducere. The Pope of Rome is the best known and most influential moral and religious leader in the world. Pick up the paper, turn on the T.V., and there he ...

Medieval knights, their origins, status, training, military exploits and adventures, sumptuously illustrated throughout.Publisher: Anness Publishin...

Reducere. DescriptionWhile the Catechism of the Catholic Church is considered "useful reading" for all the faithful, it is often necessary to turn to bishops...

This comprehensive book is an essential volume for anyone who wants to learn more about Leonardo da Vinci and to survey his greatest works in one c...

The office of bishop of Rome, is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papa...

A witty and addictively readable day-by-day literary companion.

Reducere. A History of the Popes tells the story of the oldest living institution in the Western world--the papacy. From its origins in Saint Peter, Jesus' c...

Reducere. "Lascelles has achieved the seemingly impossible: a concise and highly readable history of Catholic Popes that manages to be extremely entertaining...

Reducere. Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Church History: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Christian Church, Including Events of the Crusad...

Reducere. Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Church History: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Christian Church, Including Events of the Crusad...

DescriptionDiscovered by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s, the 38 Bach Flower Remedies form a system of healing aimed at the negative emotions that can...

Reducere. Minute meditations for every day of the year, using the words of twentieth-century Popes. Printed and illustrated in two colors. Includes ribbon ma...

500 years on from the Reformation, Nick Page distils what we really need to know about Luther, Calvin and all those other serious religious types i...

Reducere. Picture Book of Saints by popular Catholic Book Publishing author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, SVD, recounts the lives of over 100 popular saints. Wri...

Reducere. DescriptionOne of the most important books in American History Who were the bold and courageous men that risked their lives for the glory of Americ...

Reducere. Have you ever wondered why the Christian Church has played such an important role in the secular affairs and in the politics of the ancient, mediev...

Have you ever wondered why the Christian Church has played such an important role in the secular affairs and in the politics of the ancient, mediev...

Reducere. Consider not only the lilies of the field, but all the plants, trees, herbs, shrubs, and flowers that play a role in the biblical narrative through...

Reducere. EVERY Catholic at some time in his life has undoubtedly felt a desire to know the history of the Catholic Church. But where to begin the study of 2...

Reducere. The saints included in A Catholic Child's Illustrated Lives of the Saints are divided by feast day. They include St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John ...

From the early years of steam power to today's awe inspiring high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive histor...

Reducere. The task of condensing the History of the Church within a few hundred pages is a delicate one. We have undertaken it in the hope that our efforts w...

Reducere. The task of condensing the History of the Church within a few hundred pages is a delicate one. We have undertaken it in the hope that our efforts w...

DescriptionA powerful new interpretation of Catholicism's dramatic encounter with modernity, by one of America's leading intellectualsThroughout mu...

Publisher: ArchetypeAuthor(s): Shems FriedlanderIllustration(s): 90 duotones and 9 b&w illustrationsNumber of pages: 168Publication date: 2003Dimen...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Publisher: Veritas PublicationsIllustration(s): IllustrationsNumber of pages: 1240Publication date: 2006Dimensions: 233 x 156 x 14Cover type: Paper...

Reducere. DescriptionAll the makings of your favorite adventure story "€" drama, intrigue, promise, love, hope, and heartache spanning two thousand years...a...

Reducere. Teaches children the meaning of Catholic terms in words and pictures.

If you want to discover the captivating history of Notre-Dame de Paris, then keep reading...It was with horror and sadness that the people of the w...

An account of the alliance between the Catholic Church and the Italian Fascist regime in their campaign against Protestants Based on previously und...

Reducere. So vast is the material to be controlled, digested and presented in the work of preparing a manual of Church History for the use of students in col...

Publisher: American University in Cairo PressAuthor(s): Mark N SwansonNumber of pages: 192Collection: Popes of EgyptPublication date: 2022Dimension...

DescriptionSee the garden in a whole new way Gardens across the globe come in many sizes and styles, but they share a remarkable number of similar ...

With over 200 photos, Wehrmacht provides a full pictorial history of the vehicles, key figures and everyday life of the German Army in WWII, from t...