The Life Of Pope Pius II

The Life of Pope Pius II: As Illustrated by Pinturicchio's Frescoes in the Piccolomini Library at Siena is a book written by George William Kitchin and published in 1831. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Pope Pius II, also known as Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, and his contributions to the Catholic Church during the Renaissance period. Kitchin explores the pope's achievements, including his efforts to promote peace and unity among European nations, his role in the Council of Basel, and his contributions to the field of literature. The book also includes a description of the frescoes painted by Pinturicchio in the Piccolomini Library at Siena, which depict scenes from the life of Pope Pius II. Overall, The Life of Pope Pius II is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.