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The Life and Pontificate of Pope Pius XII: Between History and Controversy
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Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGX; HRCC7; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 436.
Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XII, is one of the most studied but least understood popes of the twentieth century while his pontificate remains the most turbulent and controversial. Although there is a general consensus that he faced serious problems during his tenure—fascist aggression, the Second World War, the Nazi genocide of the Jews, the march of communism, and the Cold War—there is disagreement on his response to these developments. Applauded by some as an “apostle for peace” for his attempt to prevent the outbreak of war, he has been denounced by others as an “advocate of appeasement” for this same ... Read more
Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XII, is one of the most studied but least understood popes of the twentieth century while his pontificate remains the most turbulent and controversial. Although there is a general consensus that he faced serious problems during his tenure—fascist aggression, the Second World War, the Nazi genocide of the Jews, the march of communism, and the Cold War—there is disagreement on his response to these developments. Applauded by some as an “apostle for peace” for his attempt to prevent the outbreak of war, he has been denounced by others as an “advocate of appeasement” for this same ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813220161
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V9780813220161
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Reviews for The Life and Pontificate of Pope Pius XII: Between History and Controversy
“This book adds a great deal to what we currently know about this most written about pope. The author introduces a number of principles which need to be discussed by experts and also by biographers of this pope, most importantly the concepts of papal impartiality and anti-Judaism as related to Pope Pius XII.”—Charles R. Gallagher, S.J., Assistant Professor of History, ... Read more