Norwich, John Julius
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A History of France
Despite its comprehensive coverage, Norwich's latest is a highly readable history for Francophiles.
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Four Princes: Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the Obsessions That Forged Modern Europe
An entertaining history covering the highlights of four of the most significant rulers of the 16th century, although the author's fervor for his subjects sometimes sweeps ahead of the facts.
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Sicily: An Island at the Crossroads of History
This excellent, informative source on natural features, art and architecture, and regional lifestyles is not to be missed by armchair travelers, history lovers, and fans of Norwich's previous works.
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Absolute Monarchs
Capturing the intrigue, inspiration, devotion, and scandal that surround the papacy, prolific writer and historian Norwich (A History of Venice) presents the stories of both the heroes and the rogues who have held this position of power over millions around the world...
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Absolute Monarchs
This lively if opinionated view of the political aspects of one of the most powerful positions in world history will appeal to history buffs. Eamon Duffy's more scholarly Saints and Sinners: A History of the Popes treats more directly the papacy as a religious institution.—Augustine J. Curley, Newark Abbey, NJ
