Pius IX V2 : The Story Of His Life To The Restoration In 1850; With Glimpses At The National Movement In Italy (1875) (Paperback)

Pius IX V2: The Story Of His Life To The Restoration In 1850; With Glimpses At The National Movement In Italy (1875) is a biographical work written by Alfred Owen Legge. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Pope Pius IX up until the restoration of the papal states in 1850. It also touches upon the broader political and social context of Italy during this time including the national movement and the struggle for Italian unification. The author draws upon a range of primary sources including official documents letters and memoirs to construct a comprehensive narrative of Pius IX s life and times. Overall the book offers a valuable insight into the life of one of the most significant figures in the history of the Catholic Church as well as the broader political and social context of Italy during the mid-19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world s literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.