The Roman Question by Edmond About
The novel explores the struggle for Italian independence and unification in the mid-19th century, focusing on the Roman Question, a dispute between the Pope and the Italian government over control of Rome. The story follows an Italian patriot who becomes embroiled in the conflict, ultimately leading to his imprisonment and exile. Through the protagonist's experiences, the novel highlights the tensions between the Catholic Church and the emerging Italian state, as well as the personal sacrifices made by those fighting for independence.
By Edmond About · First published 1857 · Genre: Historical Non-fiction, Political Science, Sociology · 21 chapters · 71,177 words
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The Roman Catholic Church, which I sincerely respect, consists of one hundred and thirty-nine millions of individuals -- without counting little Mortara.
It is governed by seventy Cardinals, or Princes of the Church, in memory of the twelve Apostles.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edmond About
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Non-fiction, Political Science, Sociology
- Length: 71,177 words
- Structure: 21 chapters, 863 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Non-fiction — The work is a factual account of historical events and circumstances surrounding the Roman Question.
- Political Science — The book discusses political issues, specifically the political relationship between Italy and the Papal States.
- Sociology — The book explores societal and cultural aspects of 19th century Italy and the Papal States.
Tags
Historical Fiction · 19th Century Literature · French Literature · Roman Catholic Church · Papal States · Italian Unification · Politics · Religion · History · Catholicism · Vatican City · Rome
Contents
- THE POPE AS A KING
- NECESSITY OF THE TEMPORAL POWER
- THE PATRIMONY OF THE TEMPORAL POWER
- THE SUBJECTS OF THE TEMPORAL POWER
- OF THE PLEBEIANS
- THE MIDDLE CLASSES
- THE NOBILITY
- FOREIGNERS
- ABSOLUTE CHARACTER OF THE TEMPORAL POWER OF THE POPE
- PIUS IX
- ANTONELLI
- PRIESTLY GOVERNMENT
- POLITICAL SEVERITY
- THE IMPUNITY OF REAL CRIME
- TOLERANCE
- EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE
- FOREIGN OCCUPATION
- WHY THE POPE WILL NEVER HAVE SOLDIERS
- MATERIAL INTERESTS
- FINANCES
- CONCLUSION