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Soon To Be A Major Motion Picture From Steven Spielberg.A National Book Award Finalistthe Extraordinary Story Of How The Vatican'S Imprisonment Of A Sixyearold Jewish Boy In 1858 Helped To Bring About The Collapse Of The Popes' Worldly Power In Italy.Bologna: Nightfall, June 1858. A Knock Sounds At The Door Of The Jewish Merchant Momolo Mortara. Two Officers Of The Inquisition Bust Inside And Seize Mortara'S Sixyearold Son, Edgardo. As The Boy Is Wrenched From His Father'S Arms, His Mother Collapses. The Reason For His Abduction: The Boy Had Been Secretly 'Baptized' By A Family Servant. According To Papal Law, The Child Is Therefore A Catholic Who Can Be Taken From His Family And Delivered To A Special Monastery Where His Conversion Will Be Completed.With This Terrifying Scene, Prizewinning Historian David I. Kertzer Begins The True Story Of How One Boy'S Kidnapping Became A Pivotal Event In The Collapse Of The Vatican As A Secular Power. The Book Evokes The Anguish Of A Modest Merchant'S Family, The Rhythms Of Daily Life In A Jewish Ghetto, And Also Explores, Through The Revolutionary Campaigns Of Mazzini And Garibaldi And Such Personages As Napoleon Iii, The Emergence Of Italy As A Modern National State. Moving And Informative, The Kidnapping Of Edgardo Mortara Reads As Both A Historical Thriller And An Authoritative Analysis Of How A Single Human Tragedy Changed The Course Of History.
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- Q: What is 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' about? A: 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' is a historical narrative by David I. Kertzer that recounts the true story of a six-year-old Jewish boy abducted by the Vatican in 1858. The book explores the implications of this event on the collapse of the Vatican's secular power in Italy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' is David I. Kertzer, a prize-winning historian known for his in-depth analysis of historical events.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' was published on June 30, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' is categorized under Italy.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of religious conflict, childhood trauma, and the historical context of Italy's emergence as a modern nation-state.
- Q: Will this book appeal to fans of historical fiction? A: Yes, readers who enjoy historical fiction and narratives that combine thrilling storytelling with factual analysis will find 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' engaging.
- Q: Are there any adaptations of this book? A: Yes, 'The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara' is set to be adapted into a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg, which may attract additional interest in the book.