Viscount John Julius Norwich

An irresistible account of some of history's most illustrious—and iniquitous—figures, from one of our best-loved historians. John Julius Norwich expertly examines the history of the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter to the present. Of the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints; others have wallowed...