The Rhine flows into the Tiber

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The author contends that the Council was a struggle between the forces of the Rhine and the forces of the Tiber -- that, between the cardinals, bishops and theologians of the countries of the Rhine (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium) and the officials of the Roman Curia and their supporters. He covers the behind-the-scenes negotiations; the emergence of national blocs; the roles of John XXIII and Paul VI; the influence of the American bishops; the great debates and documents.

subjects: Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965),  Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano),  Concile du Vatican (2e : 1962-1965),  Vatican Council. fast (OCoLC)fst01405122,  Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79084169,  Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano) (uri) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79084169 (uri) http://viaf.org/viaf/sourceID/LC|n79084169