The History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages. Drawn from the Secret Archives of the Vatican and Other Original Sources

The History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages by Ludwig Freiherr von Pastor translated and edited by Ralph Francis Kerr focuses on the papacy of Sixtus V from 1585-1590. Drawing from Vatican archives and original sources the book provides a detailed account of Sixtus V's papacy including his election administration financial reforms foreign relations and conflicts with European powers. It includes unpublished documents extracts from archives and an index of names offering a comprehensive insight into Sixtus V's reign.