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The Bad Popes
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
A dramatic account of some of the most notorious figures of medieval and Renaissance history who ruled from the Eternal City. It is sure to grip fans of John Julius Norwich, Tom Holland, and Peter Ackroyd.
The papal tiara has been worn by a number of infamous men through the course of its history.
Some have been accused of murder, many have had mistresses, while others sold positions in the church to their followers or gave land and wealth to their illegitimate children.
E. R. Chamberlin examines the lives of eight of the most controversial popes to have ruled over the Holy See, from the reign of Pope Stephen VI, who had his predecessor exhumed, put on trial and thrown in the Tiber, in the ninth century, through to Pope Clement VII, the second Medici pope, whose failed international policy led to the Sack of Rome in 1527.
The Bad Popes explains how during these six centuries the papal monarchy rose to its greatest heights, as popes attempted to assert not only their spiritual authority but also their temporal power, only for it to come crashing down.
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- Rosemary Edward
- 25-10-23
Really informative
I enjoyed listening and will go back to it again. well done. Historically factule
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- Zazafraz
- 23-03-24
Mighty fascinating.
Insight into some of the more depraved, controversial, and unfortunate pope’s, and the world surrounding them. I only really knew about 2 of the 7 brought up, but massively interesting. The Vatican and Papal history is full of fascinating tales and people, both politically but also as individuals. I really enjoyed this audiobook.
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- Dennis Sommers
- 09-06-21
Serious stuff, not too many laughs! Great book.
Having read John Julius, it is instructive to get the political and cultural background in depth, although I had expected more of the venalities it was edifying to realise how ultimately unnecessary they seemed in context. I had hoped for a bit of fun but actually come away perhaps a little wiser. Great book, well read.
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- Paul Hennigan
- 27-02-23
Absolutely fascinating
Incredible research and insight into some fascinating characters. I really enjoyed this. No wonder there was a Reformation. Excellent narration as always for Patterson.
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- michael baker
- 25-03-23
A brilliantly interesting and fascinating book
A pleasure to listen to . Incredible stories and insights described at the perfect pace . Excellent from start to finish
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