Rome Under Pius IX (1864)

By Stephen Watson Fullom

Book Overview

Rome Under Pius IX is a historical book written by S. W. Fullom in 1864. The book offers a comprehensive account of the city of Rome during the papacy of Pius IX, who was the longest-reigning pope in the history of the Catholic Church. The author provides a detailed description of the social, political, and religious aspects of Rome during the period of Pius IX's pontificate, which lasted from 1846 to 1878. The book covers a range of topics, including the papal court, the Vatican, the Roman aristocracy, the clergy, and the common people. Fullom also discusses the major events that took place during this period, such as the revolutions of 1848, the unification of Italy, and the First Vatican Council. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of Rome and the Catholic Church. Overall, Rome Under Pius IX is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex political and social dynamics of Rome during the mid-19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104900963
• ISBN13: 9781104900960
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"