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"From the elite protectors of the Popes and Defenders of the Faith for more than 500 years, a unique collection of exceptional recipes from simple to sublime, everyday staples to holiday feasts. Here are the classics served at Vatican tables for centuries and the finest of modern Roman cuisine"--Provided by publisher.

Explores Pope Pius the Twelfth's secret plans against Adolf Hitler during World War II, discussing Jesuits who stole blueprints to Hitler's homes, a Catholic book publisher who flew a sports plane over the Alps with secrets stolen from the leader of Hitler's bodygaurd, spies and more.

Tours the art masterpieces that reside in Vatican City, Italy.

On the hells of one of the greatest public scandals to rock the Catholic Church comes an explosive expose of murder and corruption in the highest reaches of the Vatican, the oldest and most secretive autocracy in the world.

When a body is found beneath Michelangelo's dome, Gabriel Allon is summoned to secretly investigate the death that has been ruled a suicide -- a case that brings about an unthinkable act of sabotage.

When a body is found beneath Michelangelo's dome, Gabriel Allon is summoned to secretly investigate the death that has been ruled a suicide--a case that brings about an unthinkable act of sabotage.

Documents the restoration of the Sistine Chapel, shown in its entirety, providing an intimate understanding of this masterpiece. Explains the various forensic studies carried out in the course of the project, the pragmatic concerns of the restoration, and the many problems of historical approach that were confronted.