The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth, Volume 1 is a comprehensive biography of Pope Leo X, written by William Roscoe. The book details the life and reign of the Pope, who was a prominent figure during the Renaissance period. The first volume covers the early years of Leo X, including his birth and upbringing, his education, and his rise to power within the Catholic Church. Roscoe also explores the political and religious climate of the time,...