Isbn: 9781527903494 - ye solace of pilgrimes: a description of rome, circa a. d. 1450 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This 15th-century historical account chronicles the ecclesiastical wonders and papal history of Rome. Providing insight into medieval understandings of Rome's Christian heritage, it guides pilgrims to the spots' sacred and historic significance. The author, himself an Augustinian friar, had a personal fascination with the Eternal City and its place at the heart of Christendom. The book is not only a practical guide but also a fascinating historical record, offering a glimpse into medieval concepts of Christianity. It discusses the significance of specific churches, basilicas, and other religious sites, as well as the histories of the popes and the development of Christianity in Rome. A valuable text for students of Church history and medieval topography, it will appeal to anyone interested in the evolution of Christianity in the Eternal City. 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.…