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The kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara Cover Image Book Book

The kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara / David I. Kertzer.

Kertzer, David I., 1948- (Author).

Summary:

Both moving and informative, this National Book Award Finalist tells the true story of how one boy's kidnapping helped bring about the collapse of the Vatican as a secular power. "A thrilling history".--"Boston Globe.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0679768173 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: xi, 350 pages : maps ; 21 cm
  • Edition: First Vintage Books edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Vintage Books, 1998.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-339) and index.

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Subject: Mortara, Pio, 1851-1940.
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Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Union County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Union Carnegie Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Union Carnegie Public Library 945 KERTZER (Text) 37883000426615 Adult Non-Fiction Available -

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