Pius Ninth: The Last Of The Popes (1854)

By Edward H. Fletcher Publisher

Book Overview

Pius Ninth: The Last Of The Popes is a historical book written by Edward H. Fletcher and published in 1854. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the longest-reigning pope in the history of the Catholic Church. The book covers Pius IX's early life, his rise to the papacy, and his tumultuous reign, which was marked by political and social upheaval in Europe. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the pope's policies, including his efforts to modernize the church and his opposition to the forces of liberalism and nationalism. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Pius IX's pontificate, such as his role in the First Vatican Council and his response to the Italian Risorgimento. Overall, Pius Ninth: The Last Of The Popes is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the papacy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120892953
• ISBN13: 9781120892959
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"