To Kidnap a Pope

This compelling audiobook offers a groundbreaking exploration of the tense and complex relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte and Pope Pius VII, delving into their initial cooperation and subsequent rupture. Drawing on original archival research, it uncovers the dynamics of Catholic resistance and Napoleon's efforts to control the church, revealing how their struggles for power and influence shaped the future of church-state relations. Engaging and vivid, the story provides fresh insights into a pivotal period in history.