Inside the Vatican

Bart McDowell (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

256 Seiten

2009
National Geographic Society (Verlag)
978-1-4262-0450-0 (ISBN)

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For almost a year, veteran National Geographic photographer Jim Stanfield captured nearly every corner of the Vatican, both the world’s smallest country and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Along with author Bart McDowell, he provides an insider’s view into the history of this 108.7-acre enclave, from the first St. Peter’s, built in the fourth century, through the amazing reign of Pope John Paul II, and beyond. Rarely seen areas of the complex, such as the Pope’s personal quarters and the world-renowned libraries, and up-close views of the stunning and priceless art and architecture provide an unrivaled insider’s look into this amazing nation.

Bart McDowell, a retired National Geographic editor, is the author of Journey Across Russia. James L. Stanfield, has photographed and produced more than 50 stories for National Geographic Magazine. Photographer. He was granted unprecedented access to areas in the Vatican rarely open to the public and spent nearly a year working on this book. He is the author of Eye of the Beholder and has four times been named Photographer of the Year by the White House News Photographers' Association.

Verlagsort	Hanover, PA
Sprache	englisch
Maße	231 x 276 mm
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Fotokunst
Themenwelt	Bildbände ► Europa ► Italien
ISBN-10	1-4262-0450-7 / 1426204507
ISBN-13	978-1-4262-0450-0 / 9781426204500
Zustand	Neuware