How the church under Pius XII addressed decolonization : the issue of Algerian independence / Marialuisa Lucia Sergio.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"By paying attention to Algerian Independence, this book reconstructs the action of the Catholic Church regarding the issues of the spread of Islam in colonies, to Arab nationalism, Marxist propaganda in non-European countries, and the effects of the Algerian crisis upon the French political system. This book is useful for all students and scholars interested in the Cold War, the history of contemporary Europe, the history of the Church, postcolonial studies, and religious phenomenon in post-World War II Europe"-- Provided by publisher.