Written by Thomas A. Dyson, this book tells the story of St. Pius the Fifth, a pope who played a key role in the Counter-Reformation. The book also explores the lives of other notable saints, including St. Charles Borromeo and St. Philip Neri. Through their stories, Dyson offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and political struggles of 16th-century Europe.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 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.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.