Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter’s

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pp. 299. “It was the splendor–and scandal–of the age, both an extraordinary architectural feat and a shocking desecration. … In wry, colourful prose, R. A. Scotti takes us through the construction of the new basilica, an endeavor that spanned two tumultuous centuries and was marred by intrigues, assassination attempts, unbridled decadence, and a vicious sack of Rome.”

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ISBN 0670037761
ISBN13 9780670037766
Number of pages 299
Original Title Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal: Building St. Peter's
Published Date 2006
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
Edition First edition
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pp. 299. “It was the splendor–and scandal–of the age, both an extraordinary architectural feat and a shocking desecration. … In wry, colourful prose, R. A. Scotti takes us through the construction of the new basilica, an endeavor that spanned two tumultuous centuries and was marred by intrigues, assassination attempts, unbridled decadence, and a vicious sack of Rome.”

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Weight 1 kg