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The Pope and Mussolini, the secret history of Pius XI and the rise of Fascism in Europe, David I. Kertzer

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The Pope and Mussolini, the secret history of Pius XI and the rise of Fascism in Europe, David I. Kertzer
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [413]-510) and index
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illustrationsmaps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Pope and Mussolini
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
855362409
Responsibility statement
David I. Kertzer
Sub title
the secret history of Pius XI and the rise of Fascism in Europe
Summary
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
Table Of Contents
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
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