About this title: In 1506, the ambitious Renaissance Pope Julius II tore down the most sacred shrine in Europe--the millennium-old St. Peters Basilica. Construction of the new St. Peters spanned two centuries, embroiled 27 popes, and consumed the genius of the greatest artists of the age.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Plume Books
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780452288607ISBN:0452288606
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 315 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Trade Paperback in Very Good condition. Binding tight and straight. Pages clean and unmarked. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Plume
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780452288607ISBN:0452288606
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Adult
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780670037766ISBN:0670037761
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"An enthralling look into the history of St. Peters. I am sure some scholars have a field day finding a troove of "errors" and "misprints"; however as a work to be read by the masses it informs wonderfully and reads very nicely."
"Interesting in some parts, but overall way too much detail on the architecture. I enjoy history and art history, especially when the personalities of the day are incorporated. But, this was really slow. As slow as building the basilica! Also, not enough photos of the art it was describing, so you only get half the story.
I haven't quite finished it yet (3/4 through) but I don't think I will."
"Nice little book (under 300pages) covering the building of St. Peter's. Scotti does a nice job of providing a good primer, covering the personalities, architecture, and historical realities that all came together to build the greatest Church in Christendom. Enough here for just about everyone, without being dedicated to any one genre. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in Church history, architecture or biography."
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