The Pope and Mussolini : the secret history of Pius XI and the rise of Fascism in Europe / David I. Kertzer.
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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 pursue political goals.| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Age Hold Protection | Active/Create Date | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Memorial Library - La Grande | 322.109 K419 (Text) | 35178001513988 | Adult Non-Fiction | Book | None | 06/13/2015 | Available | - |
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- ISBN: 9780812993462
- ISBN: 0812993462
- Physical Description: xxxii, 549 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Random House, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-510) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Rome, 1939 -- The Pope and the dictator. A new pope ; The march on Rome ; The fatal embrace ; Born to command ; Rising from the tomb ; The dictatorship ; Assassins, pederasts, and spies ; The pact -- Enemies in common. The savior ; Eating an artichoke ; The return of the native son ; Cardinal Pacelli hangs on ; Mussolini is always right ; The Protestant enemy and the Jews ; Hitler, Mussolini, and the Pope ; Crossing the border ; Enemies in common ; Dreams of glory -- Mussolini, Hitler, and the Jews. Attacking Hitler ; Viva Il Duce! ; Hitler in Rome ; A surprising mission ; The secret deal ; The racial laws ; The final battle ; Faith in the King ; A convenient death ; A dark cloud lifts ; Heading toward disaster. |
| Summary, etc.: | 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 pursue political goals. |
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| Subject: | Pius XI, Pope, 1857-1939. Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945 Fascism and the Catholic Church > Italy. |
