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The first biography in over a century of Adrian IV , the only English pope in the history of the Catholic Church

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A charmingly readable account of a remarkable pope – and an English one at that

-- Simon Jenkins, author of Europe's 100 Best Cathedrals

‘… an informative and enjoyable account of the life of one of England’s “illustrious but neglected son[s]”’ - Catholic Herald


'In R. A. J. Waddingham's company we can follow Nicholas Breakspear's remarkable journey with pleasure and profit.' - Times Literary Supplement


'R. A. J Waddingham provides a compelling account of Nicholas Breakspear's remarkable journey from obscure origins to the very top of the medieval Church.' - Church Times


'... one of those rare non-fiction books that is readable from cover to cover.' - The Historian

Breakspear

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      Publisher: The History Press Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/08/2022
      ISBN13: 9780750999540, 978-0750999540
      ISBN10: 0750999543

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The first biography in over a century of Adrian IV , the only English pope in the history of the Catholic Church

      Trade Review

      A charmingly readable account of a remarkable pope – and an English one at that

      -- Simon Jenkins, author of Europe's 100 Best Cathedrals

      ‘… an informative and enjoyable account of the life of one of England’s “illustrious but neglected son[s]”’ - Catholic Herald


      'In R. A. J. Waddingham's company we can follow Nicholas Breakspear's remarkable journey with pleasure and profit.' - Times Literary Supplement


      'R. A. J Waddingham provides a compelling account of Nicholas Breakspear's remarkable journey from obscure origins to the very top of the medieval Church.' - Church Times


      '... one of those rare non-fiction books that is readable from cover to cover.' - The Historian

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