Pius The Ninth

Pius The Ninth: A Biography is a book written by Francis Hitchman in 1878. The book is a detailed account of the life and reign of Pope Pius IX, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1846 until his death in 1878. The biography covers Pius IX's early life, his rise to the papacy, his political and religious views, and his role in the major events of his time, including the Italian unification, the First Vatican Council, and the rise of modernism. The book also explores Pius IX's relationships with other world leaders and his impact on the Catholic Church and the wider world. The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including Pius IX's own writings and official documents from the Vatican archives, to provide a comprehensive and insightful portrait of this influential figure in 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.