Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short Life of Pope Pius the Tenth"" by F. A. Forbes is a biography that chronicles the life of Giuseppe Sarto, who became Pope Pius X in 1903. The book explores his early life as the son of a postman in Italy, his education, and his rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church to become a cardinal. The author also delves into his papacy, discussing his reforms and policies, including his efforts to combat modernism in the church. The book concludes with the pope's death in 1914 and his subsequent canonization in 1954. Overall, ""A Short Life of Pope Pius the Tenth"" provides an insightful look into the life of a beloved pope who left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
