Prisoner of the Vatican: The Popes, the Kings, and Garibaldi\'s Rebels in the Struggle to Rule Modern Italy - David I. Kertzer

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Based on a wealth of documents long buried in the Vatican archives, Prisoner of the Vatican tells the story of the Church\'s secret attempt to block the unification of Italy and seize control--not in ancient times, but in the late 19th century. Praise for David Kertzer and Prisoner of the Vatican: Kertzer once again proves himself a truly compelling historian. -- André Aciman Prisoner of the Vatican reads like exciting fiction. And it has astounding contemporary relevance. -- Alfred Uhry Kertzer\'s careful scholarship and lucid writing make the human character of this religious institution quite clear. -- James Carroll Fascinating. -- Entertainment Weekly Lively . . . filled with telling anecdotes and colorful descriptions of the various characters involved in the struggle. -- America, the National Catholic Weekly Riveting and fast-paced . . . history writing at its best. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review [A] rousing tale . . . from a masterful, controversial scholar. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review A chilling and timely warning of what happens when religious power becomes synonymous with political power. If you love Italy, if you love Rome, this book is essential reading. -- John Guare As magically spellbinding as it is enlightening, replete with colorful characters and complex international and ecclesiastical politics and intrigue. Kertzer is a national treasure and his latest book another masterpiece. -- Kevin Madigan, associate professor, Harvard Divinity School This book is a gift to everyone who welcomes the emergence of buried history, and a boon to anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of the wonderful, tenuously unified place called modern Italy. -- Tracy Kidder David Kertzer\'s absorbing history presents an astonishing account of the birth of modern Italy and the clandestine politics behind the Vatican\'s last stand in the battle between church and the newly created Italian state. Drawing on a wealth of secret documents long buried in the Vatican archives, Kertzer reveals a fascinating story of outrageous accusations, mutual denunciations, raucous demonstrations, and secret dealings. When Italy\'s armies seized the Holy City and claimed it for the Italian capital, Pope Pius IX, outraged, retreated to the Vatican and declared himself a prisoner, calling on foreign powers to force the Italians out of Rome. The action set in motion decades of political intrigues that hinged on such fascinating characters as Garibald