Project Gutenberg 2009-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 661 Dawson, Æneas MacDonell 1810 1894 Dawson, Aeneas MacDonell Pius IX. And His Time "Pius IX. And His Time" by Æneas MacDonell Dawson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and papacy of Pius IX, detailing the significant events and reforms during his tenure as Pope, which were marked by both ecclesiastical challenges and social transformations. The narrative delves into various aspects of his life, including his early years, rise through the ecclesiastical ranks, and eventual leadership, illustrating the complexities of his role as both a spiritual leader and a temporal sovereign. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for the impactful and controversial reign of Pius IX, emphasizing his lengthy pontificate and the historical significance of his reforms. Through an exploration of Pius IX's early life, we learn about his upbringing and early experiences, including his devotion to charitable works and his education, which ultimately prepared him for leadership within the Church. The opening portion also discusses the socio-political landscape of his time, highlighting the challenges he faced, such as social unrest and the demands for reform. Dawson paints a portrait of a figure caught in the tensions between tradition and the evolving demands of society, establishing a foundation for the detailed account of Pius IX's papal influence that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Pius IX, Pope, 1792-1878 Papacy -- History BX Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 1145997 2025-10-12T06:34:27.201133 text/html 1149617 2009-06-17T07:29:18 text/html 473567 2025-10-12T06:34:40.515098 application/epub+zip 497023 2025-10-12T06:34:30.779157 application/epub+zip 2431859 2009-06-17T07:29:51 application/pdf 487529 2025-10-12T06:34:29.303135 application/epub+zip 815754 2025-10-12T06:34:47.925011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 743162 2025-10-12T06:34:39.519133 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143357 2022-09-13T13:47:11.826288 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 965871 2025-10-12T06:34:26.005161 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 966879 2020-06-20T20:37:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 963943 2009-06-17T07:29:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 963960 2009-06-17T07:29:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26069 2025-10-12T06:34:48.076016 application/rdf+xml 989092 2009-06-17T07:29:52 application/prs.tei 13267 2025-10-12T06:34:29.833098 image/jpeg 3245 2025-10-12T06:34:29.566109 image/jpeg 361123 2020-06-20T20:37:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 360362 2009-06-17T07:29:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 383622 2009-06-17T07:29:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 765857 2009-06-17T07:29:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 364364 2009-06-17T07:29:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 360302 2009-06-17T07:29:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 459879 2025-10-12T06:34:27.279145 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog