The scarlet gown, or, The history of all the present cardinals of Rome. Wherein is set forth the life, birth, and interest, possibility, rich offices, dignities, and charges of every cardinal now living. Also their merits, vertues, and vices : together with the carriages of every of the popes and court of Rome. Whereunto is added, The life of the present Pope Alexander the Seventh (1660)
N. N., active 17th century, Cogan, Henry, active 1652-1663, translator, Moseley, Humphrey, -1661, bookseller, Cross, Thomas, active 1632-1682, engraver, Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) · London, Printed for Humphrey Moseley ..., 1660. · leaf 18
May it pleafe your Highnefle. T is neceffary for a begin- ning of this our difcourfe, principally’ to note “how many forts of promotions are ufually made of per- | sai ii fons, and of what quality ‘they are, which | will bri¢fly reftrain into four onely. The firft promotion the Pope makes, is of…
17th century · Alexander · Cardinals · Catholic Church · Early works to 1800 · England · History · London · Pope · Vii
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