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The Pope's Green Island (1912)

The Pope's Green Island (1912)

Ryan, William Patrick

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Religious BiographiesLetters & EssaysChristian Living

ISBN10: 1436650402
ISBN13: 9781436650403
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Pope's Green Island is a historical novel written by William Patrick Ryan and published in 1912. The book is set in the 16th century and follows the story of a young Irishman named Hugh O'Neill, who is sent to Rome to study for the priesthood. While in Rome, Hugh becomes involved in the political intrigues of the time, including the struggle between the English and Irish for control of Ireland.Hugh becomes a trusted advisor to Pope Gregory XIII and is tasked with helping to secure the support of the Catholic Church for the Irish cause. He is sent back to Ireland as a secret agent, where he works to rally support for the Irish rebels and fight against English rule.The novel is filled with historical detail and vivid descriptions of life in 16th century Rome and Ireland. It explores themes of loyalty, faith, and political power, and offers a unique perspective on the struggle for Irish independence. Overall, The Pope's Green Island is a compelling and engaging historical novel that will appeal to readers interested in Irish history and the Catholic Church.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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