POPE PIUS VII by Robin Anderson.

Description

Pope Pius VII’s reign was one of the most difficult and confusing moments in Catholic History. It was his task to deal with Napoleon Bonaparte, grateful for the strength he provided in a disintegrating world, yet careful to avoid getting swallowed up by Napoleon’s demands. This absorbing history will fascinate and inform anyone who wants to witness the Church’s response to the French Revolutionary forces and to understand Liberalism at work in its early days. Moreover, it gives an understanding of one of the most famous Popes in history, as well as an appreication for Christ’s protection of His Church through some of the most difficult times she has ever faced. Paper.