Hitler's pope : the secret history of Pius XII
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Cornwell, John, 1940-
Published
New York, N.Y. : Penguin, 2008.
Format
Book
Edition
2008 ed.
Physical Desc
xxix, 426 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm
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Main Library - Adult
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Penguin, 2008.
Edition
2008 ed.
Language
English

Notes

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"With a new preface"--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-415) and index.
Description
Examines the papacy of Eugenio Pacelli, Pius XII, Pointiff from 1939 to 1958, discussing his failure to speak out against Hitler's actions during World War II, and charging that the Pope's behavior was consistent with his dedication to enhancing his own power and his personal antipathy toward the Jews.

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Europe -- Politics and government -- 1918-1945.
Pius -- XII, -- Pope, -- 1876-1958.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.