Pius IX And His Times: A Series Of Sketches Made During A Prolonged Residence In Rome; The Subjects Being Antiquarian, Artistic, Sacred, Social, And P (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164910626)

Pius IX And His Times is a historical book written by Thomas O'Dwyer in 1876. The book is a series of sketches that were made during the author's prolonged residence in Rome, covering various subjects such as antiquarian, artistic, sacred, social, and political aspects of the time. The book provides a comprehensive view of the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was one of the longest-serving popes in history, from 1846 until his death in 1878. The author provides insights into the political and social climate of Rome during that time, including the Italian unification movement and the struggles faced by the Catholic Church. The book also delves into the artistic and architectural heritage of Rome, exploring the city's ancient ruins and notable landmarks. Overall, Pius IX And His Times is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rome and the Catholic Church during the 19th century.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.

Author: Thomas O'Dwyer
ISBN-10: 1164910620
ISBN-13: 9781164910626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d