Inside the Vatican The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church

"One need not be Catholic or even religious to appreciate this fascinating look into the Vatican, an institution with worldwide influence. Reese, a Jesuit priest and political scientist, provides detailed information, much of which is not available elsewhere, on the internal workings of the Vatican both as city-state and the headquarters of the Catholic church...With its wealth of information, historical background, and analysis, Reese's work should be an important addition.Reese, Thomas J. is the author of 'Inside the Vatican The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church' with ISBN 9780674932609 and ISBN 0674932609.