Ključevi Svetog Petra

Ključevi Svetog Petra

Roger Peyrefitte

A romanticized chronicle of the contemporary Vatican, its age-old nonsense and the latest political moves and intrigues.

This is a novel that explores the inner workings and political intrigues within the Vatican. Peyrefitte, known for his controversial subjects and detailed accounts, uses this book to show the complex relationships and powerful figures within the Catholic Church.

The main topics of the book include:

  • Political Intrigues: A detailed account of the struggle for power and influence within the Vatican.
  • Religious Conflicts: Exploring conflicts between different factions within the church.
  • Human nature: Presentation of human weaknesses and ambitions through characters who are part of the church hierarchy.

This book is notable for its critical look at an institution often shrouded in mystery and mystique.

Original title
Les Clés de Saint Pierre
Translation
Ladislav Grakalić, Vjekoslav Zrnc
Graphics design
Miljenko Stančić
Dimensions
19.5 x 12.5 cm
Pages
356
Publisher
NIP, Zagreb, 1956.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.

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