Keeper Of The Keys

""Keeper of the Keys: A Life of Pope Pius XII"" is a biographical account of the life of Pope Pius XII, written by Thomas McDermott. The book explores the life of Pius XII, who served as Pope from 1939 to 1958, during some of the most tumultuous years in modern history. McDermott examines Pius XII's early life, his rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church, and his tenure as Pope during World War II, the Holocaust, and the early years of the Cold War. The book also delves into the controversies surrounding Pius XII's papacy, including his perceived silence on the Holocaust and his relationship with the Nazi regime. Through extensive research and analysis, McDermott presents a nuanced and comprehensive portrait of one of the most important figures in modern Catholic 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.