Pius IX V2: The Story Of His Life To The Restoration In 1850; With Glimpses At The National Movement In Italy (1875) is a biography of Pope Pius IX, written by Alfred Owen Legge. The book covers the life of Pius IX up until the restoration of the papacy in 1850, with a focus on the political and social climate of Italy during this time. Legge provides insights into the national movement in Italy, which was marked by a desire for unification and independence from foreign powers. The book explores Pius IX's role in these events, including his efforts to maintain the independence of the papacy and his interactions with political leaders of the time. Overall, Pius IX V2 provides a comprehensive look at the life and times of one of the most influential popes in history, shedding light on the complex political and social issues of 19th century Italy.In Two Volumes.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.