Best known for his efforts to end World War I, Benedict XV was the first contemporary pope to assume the role peacemaker, a role that has persisted in the papacy since. Although Benedict's 1917 Peace Note was rejected by officials, he went on to help establish Save the Children and to lead European efforts at humanitarian aid. His brief pontificate resulted in a positive reassessment of the Church's attitude towards colonialism and colonized peoples. Using previously unpublished correspondence and private papers from the ...
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Best known for his efforts to end World War I, Benedict XV was the first contemporary pope to assume the role peacemaker, a role that has persisted in the papacy since. Although Benedict's 1917 Peace Note was rejected by officials, he went on to help establish Save the Children and to lead European efforts at humanitarian aid. His brief pontificate resulted in a positive reassessment of the Church's attitude towards colonialism and colonized peoples. Using previously unpublished correspondence and private papers from the Vatican archives, John Pollard has written the first biography on Benedict XV in almost half a century.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780225668445.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. xv, 240 p., about 6 x 9 in., b/w photos, index Excellent reference library copy. Unmarked text, tight, non-smoking. Black cloth covers look great. Jacket has no wear, has been under mylar. Appears uncirculated. Minimal library markings. This well-kept hardcover is nicely priced for a new-looking copy! Thanks. ShN
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780225668445.
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New. No dust jacket as issued. Excellent as new condition, perfect mint. A brand new copy of the hard back version. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 240+ pages, contains illustrations, index.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780225668445.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0225668440. Hardcover with dustjacket, book is in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws, jacket is also in nice shape with mild rubbing to the glossy surface and no other flaws, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "the first biography of Pope Benedict XV to be published in English since 1959, " includes a bibliography; 240 pages.
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8pp photo illustrations. Binding corners bumped. Some light page-edge soil. Good+., Dustw. 24x15cm, xv, 240, (8) pp. Contents: From Genoa to Rome; Bologna; Pope; Benedict, the War & Italy; Humanitarian Relief & Peace Diplomacy; Peace & Its Problems; Benedict XV & Italy, 1918-1922; Benedict XV, the Church & the World; Epilogue.