02252cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500260015426400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000310036652013970039753400450179465300290183965300220186885600430189099900170193329143UtSlPG20260610133650.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aDawson, Æneas MacDonell,d1810-189410aPius IX. And His Time 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-06-17  a"Pius IX. And His Time" by Æneas MacDonell Dawson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and papacy of Pius IX, detailing the significant events and reforms during his tenure as Pope, which were marked by both ecclesiastical challenges and social transformations. The narrative delves into various aspects of his life, including his early years, rise through the ecclesiastical ranks, and eventual leadership, illustrating the complexities of his role as both a spiritual leader and a temporal sovereign.  At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for the impactful and controversial reign of Pius IX, emphasizing his lengthy pontificate and the historical significance of his reforms. Through an exploration of Pius IX's early life, we learn about his upbringing and early experiences, including his devotion to charitable works and his education, which ultimately prepared him for leadership within the Church. The opening portion also discusses the socio-political landscape of his time, highlighting the challenges he faced, such as social unrest and the demands for reform. Dawson paints a portrait of a figure caught in the tensions between tradition and the evolving demands of society, establishing a foundation for the detailed account of Pius IX's papal influence that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPius IX, Pope, 1792-1878  aPapacy -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29143  c69991d69991