by Gordon Thomas · Edhasa · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789876282383
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This book presents an exhaustive investigation into the role of Pope Pius XII during World War II, challenging the common narrative that labels him as an accomplice to the Nazi regime. Through previously unknown material, the author exposes the existence of an underground network of priests, nuns, and Catholic citizens who risked their lives to rescue thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. The work reads like a gripping spy novel, debunking myths about the Vatican's alleged complicity and analyzing the complex political decisions made during one of history's darkest periods.
Gordon Thomas was a British investigative journalist and author, notably on topics of secret intelligence. Thomas was the author of 53 books published worldwide including The Pope's Jews, Secret Wars, and Gideon's Spies, with sales exceeding 45 million copies. Thomas got the scoop on the nationalisation of the Suez Canal for the Daily Express in 1956. He was a cousin of the poet Dylan Thomas.
