The Pope's Last Crusade How American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius X1's Campaign 

To Stop Hitler Peter Eisner PB

Author: Peter Eisner Illustrations: B&W Photos ISBN: 0-06-204915-5

Category: Biography Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2014, 1^st Paperback Edition Size: 20cm x 13cm

Publisher: William Morrow Country of origin: USA Pages: 292 Weight: 280g

Description:

Drawing on untapped resources, exclusive interviews, and new archival research, The Pope's Last Crusade by Peter Eisner is a thrilling narrative that sheds new light on Pope Pius XI's valiant effort to condemn Nazism and the policies of the Third Reich-a crusade that might have changed the course of World War II. A shocking tale of intrigue and suspense, illustrated with sixteen pages of archival photos, The Pope's Last Crusade: How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius XI's Campaign to Stop Hitler illuminates this religious leader's daring yet little-known campaign, a spiritual and political battle that would be derailed by Pius's XIs death just a few months later. Peter Eisner reveals how Pius XI intended to unequivocally reject Nazism in one of the most unprecedented and progressive pronouncements ever issued by the Vatican, and how a group of conservative churchmen plotted to prevent it. For years, only parts of this story have been known. Eisner offers a new interpretation of this historic event and the powerful figures at its center in an essential work that provides thoughtful insight and raises controversial questions impacting our own time.

Condition:

Hard to find book in very good order, front cover has a vertical crease, bottom edge has a bookstore remainder mark