The Pope's legion: the multinational fighting force that defended the Vatican

This book tells the story of the Papal Zouaves, a band of 20,000 Catholics who marched into Italy in the nineteenth century, summoned by the Pope to defendthe Vatican City from attack. Motivated by wanderlust, duty and faith, volunteers came from many nations including France, Belgium, Spain, Ireland and Austria. INDICE: Introduction - Prelude - A Gathering of Heroes - The Crusaders Arrive - Baptism of Fire - The Watchful Peace - Garibaldi's Last Throw - To The Porta Pia! - Same Foe, Different Field - Viva Il Papa-re! - Appendix I - Appendix II - Appendix III - Notes - Bibliography - Index

• ISBN: 978-0-230-61756-8
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 272
• Fecha Publicación: 25/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés