Libros de Mauro E. Lombardi (2 libros)

Beginning with the days of ancient Egypt and Greece and spanning through the Middle Ages, this study of myths and legends tells the stories of various characters in mythology, from gods and men to heroes and monsters. These chronicles from distinctive times, places, and cultures provide an explanation of the origin of man and the world. Desde los dioses egipcios y griegos a los mitos de la Edad Media, este estudio de mitos y leyendas fascinantes relata la historia de los personajes de la mitología desde dioses y hombres hasta héroes y monstruos. Estas crónicas de distintos pueblos, épocas ...

A history of 2,000 years of the Catholic Church through an examination of the men who led it, this book focuses on 100 of the 265 popes, from Peter to the present. It includes profiles of men such as Pope Gregory I, who became the patron saint of musicians, singers, students, and teachers; Pope Innocent III, who organized for the Fourth Crusade, which ultimately led to the sacking of Constantinople; and the most recent pope, Benedict XVI. Readers interested in the history of one of the most powerful institutions in world history will find this an important resource. Una historia de 2,000...