""The History of the Popes from the Foundations of the See of Rome to the Present Time V4"" is a comprehensive book written by Archibald Bower. This book covers the history of the papacy from its inception in ancient Rome to the present day. It is the fourth volume in a series of books that chronicle the lives and reigns of the popes throughout history. The book provides detailed accounts of the papacy's evolution, including the rise of the Holy See, the establishment of the Vatican City State, and the various political and religious conflicts that have shaped the papacy over the centuries. It also delves into the personal lives of the popes, exploring their individual personalities, beliefs, and actions. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the papacy.1748. This is Volume IV of VII. Bower asserted that he had been a Jesuit and a counselor of the inquisition in Italy, that he had escaped and had become a Protestant. Bower ended up in Scotland, where he was befriended by Lord Lyttelton. Through Lyttelton's influence, he was appointed librarian to the queen, and clerk of the buck-warrants. But, John Douglas, afterwards bishop of Salisbury, published proofs that Bower's story was false and that his works were plagiarized from other authors. He defended himself vigorously so far as his own story was concerned, and gradually completed his History in seven volumes. The book, which was avowedly written against the claims of the see of Rome, is considered by some to have no literary merit. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.