The Vatican Pimpernel
Subtitle: the wartime exploits of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty
By: Brian Fleming.
Publisher: Collins Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Wilton, Cork
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9781905172573
Subjects: O'Flaherty, Hugh, -- 1898-1963; Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Biography; World War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements -- Italy; Escapes -- Italy -- History -- 20th century; Priests -- Ireland -- Biography; Diplomats -- Vatican City -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: During the German occupation of Rome from 1942 to 1944, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty devoted his time and energy to running an escape organisation for Allied POWs and civilians. By the time the Allies entered Rome, he had saved over 6000 lives. Brian Fleming describes the life of the man who became known as 'the Pimpernel of the Vatican'.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-207) and index.