A Compendious History Of The Popes: From The Foundation Of The See Of Rome To The Present Time (1759) is a historical account of the papacy written by Christian Wilhelm Franz Walch. The book covers the period from the establishment of the See of Rome to the time of its publication in 1759. It provides a detailed account of the lives and actions of the various popes who have held the position over the centuries, including their accomplishments, controversies, and legacies. The book also explores the political and cultural contexts in which the papacy has operated throughout history, examining the relationships between the papacy and various rulers, nations, and religious groups. Overall, A Compendious History Of The Popes offers a comprehensive and insightful overview of the papacy and its role in shaping the course of Western civilization.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.