The Pope's Army : 500 Years of the Papal Swiss Guard

The Pope's Army : 500 Years of the Papal Swiss Guard

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With the election of Pope Benedict XVI, the world again witnessed the pomp and honor of the Swiss Guard, the Pope's Army. Bestselling author and Crisis columnist Robert Royal recounts the colorful history of the military guard that has witnessed every major Vatican event for half a millennium.

The Pope's Army: 500 Years of the Papal Swiss Guard,Robert Royal,The Crossroad Publishing Company, Inc.,0824523954,Christianity - Catholicism,Christianity - History - Catholic,Europe - Italy,Guardia svizzera pontificia,History,History - Military / War,Italy - History,Military - General,Religion,Roman Catholic Church,Vatican City.,History of specific racial & ethnic groups,Modern period, c 1500 onwards,Religion / General,Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church,Vatican

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