Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with some edgewear and scuffing.

In this riveting and authoritative book, acclaimed historian John Cornwell reveals the hidden history of Pope Pius XII, from his early years as a priest to his time as the Vatican's most powerful leader during the darkest days of the Holocaust. Cornwell shows how Pius XII thwarted Nazi attempts to control the Catholic Church and saved countless lives, despite the fact that he was warned about the atrocities committed by the Germans. In the face of mounting evidence of his complicity in the genocide, Pius XII remained a stubborn and elusive figure. But Cornwell's exhaustive research provides a compelling new account of the pope's pivotal role in the Holocaust and his ultimate refusal to denounce the Nazis or help save the Jews.; 8vo; 430 pages; FSA.

Price: $50.00