II, Pius

Commentaries, Volume 3

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ISBN 13:
9780674058385
author:
II, Pius
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
444
Dimensions:
20.57 x 13.72 x 3.3 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Religious, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£27.08

Description

The Commentaries by Pius II offer a unique glimpse into the life and thought of one of the greatest Renaissance popes. Written in elegant humanistic Latin, this autobiography provides an intimate look at the experiences and motivations of its author. Pius II's life was marked by a transformation from a poet and diplomat to a priest and cardinal, ultimately leading to his election as Pope. His pontificate was dedicated to organizing a pan-European crusade against the Ottoman Empire. This edition presents a fresh Latin text based on the last manuscript written in Pius's lifetime, alongside an updated and corrected version of the 1937 translation. A valuable resource for understanding the Renaissance papacy, The Commentaries provides insight into the life and reign of one of history's most fascinating figures.

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