David I. Kertzer
The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812983678
- author:
- David I. Kertzer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 3.1 x 23.2 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Catholic
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe by David I. Kertzer A groundbreaking work of historical research, this book tells the story of the complex and often fraught relationship between Pope Pius XI and Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Based on seven years of research in the Vatican and Fascist archives, Kertzer sheds new light on the Vatican's role in the rise of Fascism in Europe. Pius XI and Mussolini were two men with different backgrounds and personalities, yet they shared a common distrust of democracy and a fierce opposition to Communism. Their relationship was one of mutual reliance, with each man seeking to consolidate his power and achieve his political goals through the other's support. As the Italian dictator grew closer to Hitler, Pius XI's faith in this treacherous bargain began to waver. This book challenges conventional histories of the period, revealing the crucial role played by the Pope in making Mussolini's dictatorship possible and keeping him in power.
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