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  • 028 - Bk IV Ch 8 Pius II's Relations to France and Bohemia 1461-1464 Pt 1

    028 - Bk IV Ch 8 Pius II's Relations to France and Bohemia 1461-1464 Pt 1
    Jan 28 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    22 min
  • 027 - Bk IV Ch 7 Pius II and the Affairs of Naples and Germany 1460-1461 Pt 3

    027 - Bk IV Ch 7 Pius II and the Affairs of Naples and Germany 1460-1461 Pt 3
    Jan 27 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    22 min
  • 026 - Bk IV Ch 7 Pius II and the Affairs of Naples and Germany 1460-1461 Pt 2

    026 - Bk IV Ch 7 Pius II and the Affairs of Naples and Germany 1460-1461 Pt 2
    Jan 26 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    21 min
  • 025 - Bk IV Ch 7 Pius II and the Affairs of Naples and Germany 1460-1461 Pt 1

    025 - Bk IV Ch 7 Pius II and the Affairs of Naples and Germany 1460-1461 Pt 1
    Jan 25 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    20 min
  • 024 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 4

    024 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 4
    Jan 24 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    18 min
  • 023 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 3

    023 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 3
    Jan 23 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    19 min
  • 022 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 2

    022 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 2
    Jan 22 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    25 min
  • 021 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 1

    021 - Bk IV Ch 6 Pius II and the Congress of Mantua 1458-1460 Pt 1
    Jan 21 2026
    In Volume III of this captivating exploration of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous Council of Basel, where Pope Eugenius IV fiercely defends papal autonomy amidst rising calls for church reform. Central to this narrative is Aeneus Sylvius Piccolomini, known as Pope Pius II—a renowned author, diplomat, and Renaissance humanist whose life ended in Ancona while leading a failed crusade. Creighton poignantly observes that within Pius II, Weakness and strength are strangely blended; vanity and littleness mix with high purpose and far-reaching plans. This volume presents a vivid portrayal of a leader who envisioned a loftier ideal of Christendom than most of his contemporaries, even if he struggled to manifest it in action. Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.
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    32 min