Western Civilization I / Unit 13 WC1 1210 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Renaissance Popes: Julius II, Alexander VI, the Papal States
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The idea
Popes restored control of Rome and the Papal States and lived like kings, the anchor's judgment. Alexander VI, fourteen ninety-two to fifteen oh three, ruled with his Borgia children; Julius II, fifteen oh three to thirteen, led troops and hired Michelangelo for the Sistine ceiling.
In practice
Rome rebuilt from under twenty-five thousand people.
Where people slip
Spiritual authority was not restored. That is unit 15's opening.
Your place on the trail
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