Vertot, abbe̲ de, 1655-1735.

The rise and progress of the papal power. Translated from the French of the Abbe̲ Vertot. By John Stacie, Esq;. - London : Printed for F. Cogan ..., 1737. - vi, 50p. ; 8°.

"This is the section [of the work], where the author relates the conduct, and arts, by which the Roman pontiffs acquired, or rather usurp'd, a temporal power and independent sovereignty in Italy. cf. Pref.

estc t077336.


Papacy--History.