The Victories of Rome: And the Temporal Power (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Kenelm Digby Best

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 042885382X ISBN 13: 9780428853822

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Victories of Rome offers a concise journey into Rome's enduring influence, tracing how the city’s spiritual and temporal power has shaped world history.

The book argues that Rome’s rise and struggle define a long, world‑spanning conflict between Christian authority and secular rebellion, culminating in a modern defense of papal leadership.

From the ancient capital’s role as a religious and political center to the modern era’s battles over the See of Peter, the text frames Rome as the common stage where two civilizations meet: the old order of pagan glory and the Christian order that followed. It contrasts the monuments and power of Rome’s past with the church’s mission to civilize through faith, education, and mercy. The narrative then turns to contemporary upheavals, including revolutions and political crises, showing how the papal see remains a focal point in global debates about authority, loyalty, and civilization.

• See how the book contrasts heathen Rome’s power with Christian Rome’s lasting influence, from temples to churches, and from emperors to popes.
• Understand why the Papacy is portrayed as a unifying moral and political force in world affairs.
• Explore the role of the Holy See during 19th‑century revolutions and national awakenings, and the defense of Rome’s temporal authority.
• Learn how supporters view the pope’s leadership as essential to preserving faith, order, and civilization.

Ideal for readers interested in religious history, political theology, and the long arc of Rome’s influence on the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 042885382X
• ISBN 13: 9780428853822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 89