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""History of the Papacy in the 19th Century (1864-1878)"" is a scholarly examination of a pivotal era in ecclesiastical and European history. Written by the renowned historian J. B. Bury, the work focuses on the transformative years between 1864 and 1878, a period marked by the waning of the papacy's temporal power and the consolidation of its spiritual authority. The narrative meticulously explores the impact of the Syllabus of Errors, the convocation and proceedings of the First Vatican Council, and the profound implications of the dogma of Papal Infallibility. Bury provides a detailed account of the political and religious tensions surrounding the Risorgimento and the fall of Rome in 1870, which signaled the end of the Papal States. Through rigorous historical analysis, the book illuminates the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the emerging modern states of the 19th century. This volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the modern papacy, offering deep insights into the theological shifts and geopolitical struggles that defined the tenure of Pope Pius IX. It remains a critical study for students of religious history, political science, and European affairs, emphasizing the historical value of the Papacy's transition into the modern world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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