Pope Pius IV

The World During Their Reign

The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.

One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.

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From the library

Hand-picked histories and biographies for readers who want more than the timeline: the same era, told in full.

John Julius Norwich

Norwich's narrative history of the popes, from Saint Peter's successors to the modern Vatican.

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