To Kidnap a Pope

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Napoleon and Pius VII

By Ambrogio A. Caiani

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To Kidnap a Pope by Ambrogio A. Caiani delves into the dramatic historical plans and political intrigues surrounding the audacious plot to abduct Pope Pius VII. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Europe, it explores the clash between Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitions and the Vatican's authority. This compelling narrative combines rigorous historical research with vivid storytelling to offer a fresh perspective on this tumultuous period.
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This engaging historical read may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricate interplay of power and politics during the Napoleonic era. The book brings to life a dramatic, lesser-known episode, exploring how political machinations and religious tensions intertwined dramatically during this tumultuous period.

To Kidnap a Pope

A groundbreaking account of Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius VII, and the kidnapping that would forever divide church and state

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In the wake of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of France, and Pope Pius VII shared a common goal: to reconcile the church with the state. But while they were able to work together initially, formalizing an agreement in 1801, relations between them rapidly deteriorated. In 1809, Napoleon ordered the Pope’s arrest.

Ambrogio Caiani provides a pioneering account of the tempestuous relationship between the emperor and his most unyielding opponent. Drawing on original findings in the Vatican and other European archives, Caiani uncovers the nature of Catholic resistance against Napoleon’s empire; charts Napoleon’s approach to Papal power; and reveals how the Emperor attempted to subjugate the church to his vision of modernity. Gripping and vivid, To Kidnap a Pope shows the struggle for supremacy between two great individuals—and sheds new light on the conflict that would shape relations between the Catholic church and the modern state for centuries to come.

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Ambrogio A. Caiani's To Kidnap a Pope has attracted attention for providing a compelling narrative about the struggle between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII, set against the backdrop of the revolutionary and Napoleonic era's politics. Reviewers commend Caiani for his meticulous research and deft handling of diplomatic, theological, and international conflicts without assuming prior knowledge. This nuanced exploration avoids simplistic dichotomies, instead presenting a complex interaction between two powerful figures and their lasting impact on modern Europe.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300251333

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 16 color illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 376

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Ambrogio A. Caiani Biography & Memoir Education & Reference European History Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs Religion & Spirituality Royalty & Religion Biographies

About the Author

Ambrogio A. Caiani is senior lecturer in modern European history at the University of Kent. He is the author of Louis XVI and the French Revolution 1789–1792.