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The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe
- First published
- 2014
- ISBN
- 0191025291
What is this book about?
David Kertzer tells the story of Pope Pius XI’s relations with the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Drawing on documents from the Vatican archives, he argues that the pope played a significant part in supporting the rise of Mussolini and of fascism in Italy.
Source: The Pope and Mussolini
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