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Pope Pius XII, Priest And Statesman: A Biography

Pope Pius XII, Priest And Statesman: A Biography

Van Hoek, Kees
Browne

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesItalian History

ISBN10: 1164471856
ISBN13: 9781164471851
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pope Pius XII, Priest And Statesman: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Pope Pius XII, written by Kees Van Hoek. The book delves into the Pope's early life, his education, his rise to power within the Catholic Church, and his influence on world events during his tenure as Pope from 1939 to 1958. Van Hoek explores the controversial issues surrounding Pius XII's papacy, including his alleged silence during the Holocaust, his relationship with Nazi Germany, and his efforts to maintain neutrality during World War II. The author also examines Pius XII's efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the aftermath of the war, as well as his role in shaping the modern Catholic Church.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including previously unpublished documents from the Vatican archives, Pope Pius XII, Priest And Statesman provides a nuanced and balanced portrait of one of the most complex figures in modern Catholic history. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, World War II, and the role of religion in international affairs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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