The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth Volume 1 is a biographical work by William Roscoe that details the life and reign of Pope Leo X. The book covers the period from Leo's birth in 1475 to his election as Pope in 1513, and his subsequent pontificate until his death in 1521. Roscoe provides a detailed account of Leo's family background, education, and early career, as well as his rise to power within the Catholic Church. The book also explores...