City of Echoes
A New History of Rome, its Popes and its People
$44.28
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2024
Summary
A brilliant new history of the city, told through the lens of its popes.
In Rome, the echoes of the past resound clearly in its palaces and monuments, and in the remains of the ancient imperial city. But another presence has dominated Rome for 2,000 years – the pope, whose actions and influence echo down the ages. In this epic tale, historian Jessica Wärnberg tells, for the first time, the story of Rome through the lens of its popes, illuminating how these remarkable (and unremarkable…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837731824 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837731829 |
| Author: | Jessica Wärnberg |
| Publisher: | Icon Books |
| Imprint: | Icon Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 382g |
| Dimensions: | 129mm x 198mm |
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Jessica Wärnberg
Jessica Wärnberg is a historian of the religious and political history of Europe, with a background in the history of art. She has written for academic journals and popular magazines like History Today. In Rome, the city she knows best, she has worked extensively in the archives of the Vatican and the Jesuits. Jessica has also taught history, including at the University of St Andrews. She lives in London.
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