{"product_id":"9781440881046","title":"History of the Vatican","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistories of the Modern Nations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHistory of the Vatican\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohn M. Hunt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Europe \/ Medieval\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the history of the smallest country in the world and the people and events that shaped it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStretching from the martyrdom of Saint Peter in 64 to Leo XIV becoming the first American pope in 2025, the Vatican has a long and fascinating history. Entwined with religious history, the volume traces the evolution of Roman Catholicism and its impact on the political, social, and religious scenes not only within the Vatican but in the world beyond. Key events, including the building of St. Peter's Basilica and the establishment of the Vatican City as its own country, are discussed within historical context, building a rich and comprehensive view of the Vatican throughout time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to this accessible history, the book further aids readers with a detailed timeline for quick reference and a section of short biographies on key features in the Vatican's history. This volume is a perfect starting place for any learner aiming to learn about and understand the Vatican and its place in world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJohn M. Hunt \u003c\/b\u003eis an independent scholar based in Louisville, KY. He taught the history of the Renaissance and early modern Europe for over two decades at universities in Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, and Utah. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Vacant See in Early Modern Rome: A Social History of the Papal Interregnum\u003c\/i\u003e (2016) and coeditor of \u003ci\u003eMaking Stories in Early Modern Italy and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e (2024). See his website at https:\/\/scholarjohnhunt.com\/.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 October 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781440881046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223591092364,"sku":"9781440881046","price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_5d67a057-24d6-4a35-a75e-d7935a56a296.jpg?v=1783078296","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781440881046","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}