St. Peter's |
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| Author:
| Miller, Keith |
| Series title: | Wonders of the World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-02689-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2007 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Built by the decree of Constantine, rebuilt by some of the most distinguished architects in Renaissance Italy, emulated by Hitler's architect in his vision for Germania, immortalized on film by Fellini, and fictionalized by a modern American bestseller, St. Peter's is the most recognizable church in the world. This book covers the social, political, and architectural history of the church from the fourth century to the present.
Built by the decree of Constantine, rebuilt by some of the most distinguished architects in Renaissance Italy, emulated by Hitler's architect in his vision for Germania, immortalized on film by Fellini, and fictionalized by a modern American bestseller, St. Peter's is the most recognizable church in the world. This book covers the social, political, and architectural history of the church from the fourth century to the present.