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

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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.

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Author / Creator: Kertzer, David I., 1948-
Format: Book
Language:English
Edition:First edition.
Imprint: New York : Random House, [2014]
Subjects:
Pius > XI, > Pope, > 1857-1939.
Mussolini, Benito, > 1883-1945.
Fascism and the Catholic Church > Italy.
Fascism and the Catholic Church.
Italy.
Table of Contents:
  • Maps
  • Cast of Characters
  • List of Publications and Organizations
  • Prologue: Rome, 1939
  • Part 1. The Pope and the Dictator
  • 1. A New Pope
  • 2. The March on Rome
  • 3. The Fatal Embrace
  • 4. Born to Command
  • 5. Rising from the Tomb
  • 6. The Dictatorship
  • 7. Assassins, Pederasts, and Spies
  • 8. The Pact
  • Part 2. Enemies II Common
  • 9. The Savior
  • 10. Eating an Artichoke
  • 11. The Return of the Native Son
  • 12. Cardinal Pacelli Hangs On
  • 13. Mussolini Is Always Right
  • 14. The Protestant Enemy and the Jews
  • 15. Hitler, Mussolini, and the Pope
  • 16. Crossing the Border
  • 17. Enemies in Common
  • 18. Dreams of Glory
  • Part 3. Mussolini, Hitler, and the Jews
  • 19. Attacking Hitler
  • 20. Viva II Duce!
  • 21. Hitler in Rome
  • 22. A Surprising Mission
  • 23. The Secret Deal
  • 24. The Racial Laws
  • 25. The Final Battle
  • 26. Faith in the King
  • 27. A Convenient Death
  • 28. A Dark Cloud Lifts
  • 29. Heading Toward Disaster
  • Epilogue
  • Author's Note
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • References
  • Photograph Credits
  • Index

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