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100 1 $aFleming, Brian,$d1946-
245 14 $aThe Vatican Pimpernel :$bthe wartime exploits of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty /$cBrian Fleming.
260 $aWilton, Cork :$bCollins Press,$c2008.
300 $axi, 212 p., [16] p. of plates. :$bill., map ;$c22 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-207) and index.
520 $aDuring 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'.
505 0 $aRome 1941 -- A young priest in the Vatican -- The Germans take charge -- A clerical coalman -- Sam Derry -- More volunteers -- Christmas 1943 -- A night at the opera -- Warning shots -- Chasing the pimpernel -- Oppression and fear -- The liberation -- Critics and admirers -- An unsung hero.
600 10 $aO'Flaherty, Hugh,$d1898-1963.
650 0 $aWorld War, 1939-1945$xUnderground movements$zItaly.
650 0 $aEscapes$zItaly$xHistory$y20th century.
610 20 $aCatholic Church$xClergy$vBiography.
650 0 $aPriests$zIreland$vBiography.
650 0 $aDiplomats$zVatican City$vBiography.
776 08 $iOnline version:$aFleming, Brian, 1946-$tVatican Pimpernel.$dWilton, Cork : Collins Press, 2008$w(OCoLC)891646587
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