The Last Days of Papal Rome: 1850-1870 (1909)

The Last Days of Papal Rome: 1850-1870 is a historical book written by Raffaele De Cesare in 1909. The book chronicles the decline and fall of the Papal States, which were ruled by the Pope as a temporal sovereign. The period covered in the book was marked by political upheaval, social unrest, and the gradual erosion of the power of the papacy. De Cesare provides a detailed account of the events that led to the collapse of the Papal States, including the rise of Italian nationalism, the unification of Italy, and the role of the Catholic Church in these developments. The book also explores the personalities and motivations of key figures involved in the events, such as Pope Pius IX, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Victor Emmanuel II. Overall, The Last Days of Papal Rome is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in Italian and papal history.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.