9780282451639 - Sac de Rome: Ecrit en 1527 (Classic Reprint) de Bonaparte, Jacques (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous events of 1527 Rome, when an army led by Charles, Duke of Bourbon, descended upon the city, bringing with it a reign of terror and destruction. The author's detailed account draws heavily on eyewitness testimony, providing a vivid portrayal of the chaos and suffering endured by the citizens of Rome. As a historical narrative, this book not only recounts the events of the sack of Rome but also analyzes the political and religious tensions that contributed to its occurrence, capturing the volatile spirit of the era when the Catholic Church's authority was increasingly challenged, leading to the rise of Protestantism. The author's insights into the motivations and actions of key figures, including Pope Clement VII and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, unravel the complex web of factors that led to this pivotal event, which forever altered the course of European history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.