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""The History Of The Popes: Their Church And State In The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries"" is a comprehensive historical account of the papacy during the 16th and 17th centuries. Written by the renowned German historian Leopold von Ranke, this book explores the political and religious developments of the Catholic Church during this period, including the rise of the Protestant Reformation, the Council of Trent, and the Counter-Reformation. The book also delves into the lives and actions of individual popes, such as Julius II, Leo X, and Urban VIII, and their impact on the church and wider society. Ranke's detailed research and analysis provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between the papacy, European monarchies, and the broader political and social contexts of the time. Overall, ""The History Of The Popes"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and its role in shaping European politics and culture during the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.