Pius IX And His Times: A Series Of Sketches Made During A Prolonged Residence In Rome; The Subjects Being Antiquarian, Artistic, Sacred, Soci

By Thomas O'Dwyer

Book Overview

""Pius IX And His Times"" is a book written by Thomas O'Dwyer in 1876. The book is a collection of sketches that were made during O'Dwyer's prolonged residence in Rome. The sketches cover a wide range of topics including antiquarian, artistic, sacred, social, and political subjects. The book focuses on the life and times of Pope Pius IX, who was the head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878. The sketches provide a unique insight into the life and times of Pius IX and the city of Rome during his reign. The book is an interesting read for those who are interested in history, art, and politics.All Illustrative Of The Present Pontificate, To Which Are Added Souvenirs Of Travel In Other Parts Of Europe, With Miscellaneous Jottings.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: 1437111769
• ISBN13: 9781437111767
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"