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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kertzer, David I., 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pius XI, Pope, 1857-1939.

Pius.

Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945.

Mussolini, Benito.

Fascism and the Catholic Church--Italy.

Fascism and the Catholic Church.

Italy.

Local Subjects:

Pius XI, Pope, 1857-1939.

Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945.

Physical Description:

xxxiii, 549 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Edition:

First Edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Random House, [2014]

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.

Contents:

Part 1 The Pope and the Dictator

1 A New Pope 3

2 The March on Rome 19

3 The Fatal Embrace 39

4 Born to Command 57

5 Rising from the Tomb 69

6 The Dictatorship 78

7 Assassins, Pederasts, and Spies 88

8 The Pact 98

Part 2 Enemies II Common

9 The Savior 117

10 Eating an Artichoke 134

11 The Return of the Native Son 146

12 Cardinal Pacelli Hangs On 158

13 Mussolini Is Always Right 166

14 The Protestant Enemy and the Jews 181

15 Hitler, Mussolini, and the Pope 199

16 Crossing the Border 213

17 Enemies in Common 227

18 Dreams of Glory 241

Part 3 Mussolini, Hitler, and the Jews

19 Attacking Hitler 255

20 Viva II Duce! 266

21 Hitler in Rome 276

22 A Surprising Mission 287

23 The Secret Deal 302

24 The Racial Laws 316

25 The Final Battle 332

26 Faith in the King 340

27 A Convenient Death 354

28 A Dark Cloud Lifts 370

29 Heading Toward Disaster 385.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-510) and index.

ISBN:

0812993462

OCLC:

855362409

Publisher Number:

99956874508