Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Pope and Mussolini The Pope and Mussolini David I. Kertzer From National Book Award finalist David I. Kertzer comes the gripping story of Pope Pius XI's secret relations with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. This groundbreaking work, based on seven years o… OL17048935W
The Pope and Mussolini The Pope and Mussolini David I. Kertzer Analyzes the relationship between Pius XI and the notorious Italian dictator, tracing how after coming into power in the same year they forged covert ties to one another to consolidate power and purs… OL19974557W
Comrades and Christians Comrades and Christians David I. Kertzer This book examines the popular bases of Communist influence in Italy, focusing on the struggle between the Catholic Church and the Communist Party for the allegiance of the Italian people. The author… OL2978519W
Prisoner of the Vatican Prisoner of the Vatican David I. Kertzer We think of Italy as an ancient nation, but in fact the unified Italian state was born only in the nineteenth century -- and only against the adamant refusal of the pope to relinquish his rule of Rom… OL2978522W