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The Scarlet And The Black: The True Story Of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, Hero Of The Vatican Underground
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It Has All The Hallmarks Of A Bestselling Fictional Thriller: Espionage, Conspiracy, A Struggle Against Evil Powers, Undercover Work By Dark Of Night... But It'S All True. The Scarlet And The Black Tells The Astonishing And Heroic True Story Of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, The Man Dubbed The Scarlet Pimpernel Of The Vatican During World War Ii.Born In Killarney, Ireland, Hugh Oflaherty Was An Avid Athlete Becoming A Formidable Boxer, Handball Player, Hurler, And Golfer. From An Early Age, However, He Knew His Calling Was To The Priesthood. After His Ordination, He Served First As An Apostolic Delegate In Egypt, Haiti, Santo Domingo, And Czechoslovakia, Then In Rome At The Holy Office (Now The Congregation For The Doctrine Of The Faith). It Was Here In Rome That His Greatest Work Began. After The Surrender Of Italy In 1943, Rome Came Under The Command Of Nazi Colonel Herbert Kappler Of The Dreaded Ss, Who Began The Deportation Of Italian Jews To Auschwitz. Kappler Was A Notorious Hater Of The Jews, Persecuting Them At Every Turn. As A Top Man In The Vatican Holy Office, Msgr. Oflaherty Sprang Into Action, Organizing A Sophisticated Team That Included Men And Women Of Many Nationalities, Religions, And Political Views. There Was One Goal To Save Jews And Pows From The Nazi Machine. Despite Kapplers Numerous Attempts To Assassinate Him, Oflaherty Persisted, And His Efforts Saved Thousands Of Jews And Pows.Using Private Homes And Apartments, Churches And Monasteries, The Effort Was All Orchestrated By Msgr. Oflaherty. Each Day His Familiar Figure Would Stand On The Steps Of St. Peters Neutral Ground That Even The Nazis Wouldnt Violate To Welcome Any Fugitives Who Might Be Sent His Way. All Told, Of 9,700 Roman Jews, Most Were Saved, With 1,007 Shipped To Auschwitz. The Rest Were Hidden, 5,000 Of Them By The Official Church 3,000 At The Popes Castel Gandolfo, 200 Or 400 (Estimates Vary) As Members Of The Palatine Guard, And Some 1,500 In Monasteries, Convents And Colleges. The Remaining 3,700 Were Hidden In Private Homes, Including Msgr. O'Flaherty'S Network Of Apartments. After The War, Oflaherty Was Honored By Various Allied Countries With Awards And Decorations For His Heroic Acts To Save Jews And Pows. Illustratedthis Classic Account By J.P. Gallagher Was Adapted Into The Acclaimed Television Movie, The Scarlet And The Black, Starring Gregory Peck As Msgr. Oflaherty And Christopher Plummer As Colonel Kappler.This Book Can Not Be Sold In The Following Countries:Australia,Great Britain,Ireland,South Africa,
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main story of 'The Scarlet and the Black'? A: 'The Scarlet and the Black' tells the true story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who organized efforts to save Jews and POWs during World War II from Nazi persecution in Rome.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by J.P. Gallagher.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Scarlet and the Black' is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Scarlet and the Black' published? A: 'The Scarlet and the Black' was published on October 28, 2009.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Scarlet and the Black'? A: The book contains 190 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Scarlet and the Black' available in other formats? A: The listed edition is a paperback. Availability in other formats may depend on the publisher or retailer.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'The Scarlet and the Black' provides valuable historical insights and can be used for educational purposes, especially in studies related to World War II and the Holocaust.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those focused on WWII, as well as those interested in tales of heroism and moral courage.
- Q: What countries are restricted from purchasing this book? A: 'The Scarlet and the Black' cannot be sold in Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, and South Africa.