Sixtus V: The Hermit of Villa Montalto

by W.T. Selley

When we consider the life of a celebrity, especially a Pope, who lived over four hundred years ago we must not make the mistake of looking at his life with our modern attitudes and prejudices. As a religious who assumed the papacy, Sixtus V brought with him the customs and attitudes of his vocation. Sixtus' spirit of poverty and obedience would present a challenge to the more worldly Roman court, and he had also come from a humble background. In addition,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0852447507
• ISBN13: 9780852447505
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Gracewing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"