Title: The Vatican Pimpernel
First published: 2008
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'.
Subjects: Biography, Catholic Church, Clergy, Diplomats, Escapes, History, Priests, Underground movements, World War, 1939-1945, O'flaherty, hugh, 1898-1963, World war, 1939-1945, underground movements, italy, Catholic church, clergy, biography, Diplomats, biography
Places: Ireland, Italy, Vatican City
People: Hugh O'Flaherty (1898-1963)
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: D802.I8 F573 2008