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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Papacy during the 19th century, including the key events, personalities and controversies that shaped the Catholic Church during this period. It covers the reigns of Pius VII, Leo XII, Gregory XVI, Pius IX, and Leo XIII and explores the relationship between the Papacy and the wider political and social climate of Europe during this time.
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