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The Pope'S Soldiers: A Military History Of The Modern Vatican (Modern War Studies),Used
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Most Students Of History Assume That The Age Of The 'Warlord Popes' Ended With The Renaissance, But, Long After The Victory Of Catholic Powers At The Battle Of Lepanto In 1571, The Papacy Continued To Entangle Itself In Martial Affairs. The Vatican Participated In Six Major Military Campaigns Between 1796 And 1870, Flew The Papal Flag Over A Warship As Late As 1878, And During The Second World War Mobilized More Than 2,000 Of Its Own Troops To Defend The Pope.David Alvarez Now Opens Up This Littleknown Aspect Of The Papacy In The First General History Of The Papal Armed Forces. His Is The First Book In English To Provide A Comprehensive Chronicle Of The Modern Vatican'S Military And Security Forces From 1796, When The Armies Of Revolutionary France Invaded The Papal States, Through The Wars For Unification, To The Presentday Deployment Of Modern Weapons, Technology, And Skills To Protect The Holy Father And The Vatican From Terrorists And Assassins.Most Papal Histories Make Little Reference To Military Affairs, While The Few That Address Them Do So Only In Passing Or Focus Narrowly On Particular Units Or Campaigns. Alvarez'S History Expands Our Understanding Of The Papacy'S Military Through The Exceptional Research He Has Done As The First American Scholar To Gain Access To The Archive Of The Pontifical Swiss Guard And The Modern Military Records In The Vatican Secret Archive. He Is Also The First Historian Of Any Nationality To Use The Records Of The Vatican Gendarmeria.Alvarez Chronicles The Exploits Of The Vatican'S Military Leaders And Soldiers In Their Campaigns And Battles, Focusing On How Those Units Under The Pope'S Authorityincluding The Vatican Navyengaged In Actual Military Operations. He Also Deals Extensively With The Vatican Gendarmeria As Well As The Pope'S Noble Guards, Palatine Guards, And Swiss Guards, Describing Their Distinctive Responsibilities And Revealing The Competition And Internal Tensions That Sometimes Undermined The Morale, Preparedness, And Cohesion Of The Pope'S Guards.Filled With Information That Will Surprise Scholars Of The Papacy And Military Historians Alike, Alvarez'S Highly Original Work Illuminates A Shadowy Corner Of Vatican History And Will Fascinate All Readers Interested In The Role Of The Church In The Broader World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Pope's Soldiers' by David Alvarez? A: 'The Pope's Soldiers' explores the military history of the modern Vatican, detailing its involvement in various military campaigns from 1796 to the present day.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 444 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The book is listed as a new copy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Pope's Soldiers'? A: The author of the book is David Alvarez.
- Q: When was 'The Pope's Soldiers' published? A: 'The Pope's Soldiers' was published on May 19, 2011.
- Q: What unique access did the author have for this book? A: David Alvarez is the first American scholar to gain access to the archive of the Pontifical Swiss Guard and the Vatican Secret Archive.
- Q: Does the book cover the Vatican's military forces beyond historical accounts? A: Yes, it also discusses the modern military and security forces of the Vatican, including their roles in contemporary operations.
- Q: What topics does the book address regarding the Vatican's military? A: The book covers the exploits of military leaders, the roles of various military units, and the internal dynamics of the Vatican's military forces.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both military historians and general readers? A: Yes, the book provides detailed research that will interest both military historians and general readers curious about the Vatican's military history.