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Catholic popes have been powerful spiritual leaders for nearly two millennia, but their influence is not confined exclusively to Church matters. Many popes have played a central role in the history of Europe and the wider world, not only shouldering the spiritual burdens of their office but also contending with the political crises of their times. In an acclaimed series of BBC radio broadcasts, Eamon Duffy enthralled listeners with vivid stories of the ten popes he judges 'the most influential in history'. With this book, readers may now also enjoy Duffy's portraits of ten exceptional men who shook the world. The book begins with St. Peter, the Rock upon whom the Catholic Church was built, and follows with Leo the Great (fifth century), Gregory the Great (sixth century), Gregory VII (eleventh century), Innocent III (thirteenth century), Paul III (sixteenth century), and Pius IX (nineteenth century). Among twentieth-century popes, Duffy examines the lives and contributions of Pius XII, who was elected on the eve of the Second World War, the kindly John XXIII, who captured the world's imagination, and John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in 450 years. Each of these ten, Duffy shows, was an extraordinary individual who helped shape the world we know today.
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A fascinating and interesting summary of the reigns of these ten popes and the effect they had on the world.
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Ten Popes Who Shook The World
13 Jan 2012
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Well written, consise, informative, and engaging. Knowledgeable author with good insights. Also enjoyed the illistrations. Have allready suggested to several other people. Written or anyone who is insterested in world historic influences.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A Good Read--Easy on the Piety
17 Jan 2012
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This is an excellent book of sketches of some significant popes. It's an easy read and will catch the interest of those who want some interesting glimpses of various periods of European history--and not just ecclesiastical history. It is not, however, a thorough history of the papacy, much less the Church. Also, Duffy does not include the very worst popes among these earth-shakers, which is probably right historically, but will disappoint those seeking scandal.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
An Enjoyable Look at The Big Ten
29 Mar 2012
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This is a handy, entertaining, accessible synopsis of ten Popes who made a signficant impact globally. Inevitably, certain readers (like me) will regret that certain Popes aren't among the author's choices. But Duffy's got Peter, John XXIII, John Paul II and the two "Greats" (Leo & Gregory) in here, as five of his ten, so there isn't much wiggle room. Plus, Duffy knows way more about his subject than I do, and this book is a great value. I hope he comes out with "Another Ten Popes...." I'll buy that one too.
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