Publisher's Synopsis
""The Independence of the Holy See"" is a book written by Henry Edward Manning in 1877. It explores the concept of the Holy See's independence, which refers to the Vatican's status as a sovereign entity separate from any other nation. The book discusses the historical and legal foundations of this independence, as well as its significance for the Catholic Church and the world at large. The appendix of the book contains the Papal Allocution of March 1877, which is a speech given by Pope Pius IX that emphasizes the importance of the Holy See's independence. The book also includes an English translation of the Allocution, making it more accessible to a wider audience. Overall, ""The Independence of the Holy See"" is a significant work that sheds light on an important aspect of the Catholic Church's history and identity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
