David I. Kertzer
David I. Kertzer is an American anthropologist and historian who specializes in Italian history, politics, and society. He is also known for his work on the relationship between religion, particularly Catholicism, and politics. Kertzer has received numerous awards for his scholarship, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography for his book 'The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe'. He is a professor at Brown University and has published extensively on demographic, political, and religious history.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
-
1. The Pope and Mussolini
This book delves into the secret relationship between Pope Pius XI and the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The narrative reveals how each man relied on the other to consolidate his power and achieve his political goals, ultimately leading to the Vatican’s endorsement of the Fascist regime. The author uses newly available sources from the Vatican archives to illuminate this dark chapter in the history of the Catholic Church and Italy.
