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The Swiss Guard

Protectors of the Pope

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Hardback

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Product Details

Product Code:
6SGH
Format:
Hardback
ISBN/UPC:
9781621647188
Length:
0.44 (in)
Size (HxW):
12.63 x 9.56 (in)
Pages:
56
Weight:
24.16 oz
All Categories
Religious Ed

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The courageous and loyal Swiss Guard swear to protect the pope with their very lives. Here is a fascinating inside look into their history and what it takes to become one of the most elite soldiers in the world.

Marc, the main character, wants to become a Swiss Guard. While following him from his first interest in the Guard to his first assignment as a young sentinel, discover the history, the mission, the training, and the way of life of the Swiss Guards. The story is based on real events and historical research.

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  • 5
    Excellent!

    Posted by Katie on Oct 6th 2024

    My 7-year old son absolutely loved this book. He says he learned a lot from it. Additionally, I had been looking for an illustrated rendition of the 1527 incident in which the Swiss Guard protected the pope, and we were very excited to find it in this book.