The Pope's elephant
The Pope's elephant1997
About this book
A view of early modern Europe around 1514 and the inner workings of the Vatican in Rome as they related to Pope Leo X, the pleasure-loving pontiff whose court was famous for its excess, frivolity, and impropriety, as well as for its white elephant, Hanno.
Details
- First published
- 1997
- OL Work ID
- OL1897116W
Subjects
HistoryForeign relationsRenaissanceElephants in artCatholic ChurchHanno (Elephant)Manuel, 1495-1521Leo x, pope, 1475-1521Diplomatic relationsInternational relationsDiplomatic gifts