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A review by vivamonty
Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy by John Julius Norwich
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
A pop history of the papacy, viewed mostly through a political lens. The subject could’ve lent itself to a tedious slog but Norwich’s prose and humor keeps the narrative humming along and makes the experience quite enjoyable. I learned a lot!