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100	1		_aLeti, Gregorio, _d1630-1701
245	1	3	_aIl nipotismo di Roma, or, The History of the Popes Nephews : _bfrom the time of Sixtus IV. to the death of the last Pope, Alexander VII
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-01-17
508			_aTranscribed from the 1669 John Starkey edition by David Price
520			_a"Il Nipotismo di Roma, or, The History of the Popes Nephews" by Gregorio Leti is a historical account written in the mid-17th century. The book delves into the nepotism evident in the Roman Catholic Church, particularly focusing on how Popes used their authority to advance the fortunes of their relatives, known as "nephews." Through a critical lens, it aims to illuminate the dynamics and intrigues of the papal court, scrutinizing the moral implications of the relationships between the Popes and their kin. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the subject of nepotism in the Vatican, emphasizing the paradigm shift that occurred with Popes who favored their relatives in governance and wealth distribution. Leti presents the historical context leading to an era where popes shifted from pious leaders to ambitious rulers, using their position to enrich their families. The text highlights notable figures from papal history, including Sixtus IV, who was the first to openly promote nepotism within the Church, and sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the ensuing dynamics that contributed to corruption and moral decline in the Church, drawing the reader into a vivid and provocative narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPapacy -- History
653			_aPapacy -- Early works to 1800
653			_aNepotism
700	1		_aAglionby, William, _d-1705
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54001
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