Biography of Petrus Paulus Vergerius, published in Braunschweig in 1855. Book has illustration of P.P. Vergerius beside the title page. Main text in German fractur, with appendix including Latin texts (printed in Latin script). 

Christian Heinrich Sixt's book on Petrus Paulus Vergerius the Younger (1498–1565) explores the life and works of this prominent Italian religious reformer and humanist. Vergerius, originally a Catholic bishop, later became a key figure in the Protestant Reformation after embracing Lutheran ideas. Sixt's study examines Vergerius' transformation from a papal diplomat to a fierce critic of the Catholic Church, highlighting his writings against papal authority and his advocacy for religious freedom. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Vergerius' polemical works, including his attacks on the Council of Trent and the Jesuits, as well as his efforts to spread Protestant teachings in Italy and beyond. Through meticulous scholarship, Sixt sheds light on Vergerius' role in shaping the religious debates of the 16th century and his lasting impact on the Reformation.

Book has 599 pages - Latin appendix start at 531. Dimensions: 22 cm x 14,5 cm x 3,5 cm.

Volume is in "very good" shape. There is minimal wear to cover made of black paper. Text block is clean, without wear or damage. There are library sticker and stamp on the inside of the front cover and on the back of the title page. They read "Evangelische Kapitelsbibliothek zu Ausburg [?]". At the inside of back cover there is watermark reading "Memmingen".