Memoir Of The Abbe Lacordaire (1863) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164353485)

Memoir Of The Abbe Lacordaire is a book written by Charles Forbes Comte De Montalembert in 1863. The book is a biographical account of the life of Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire, a French Dominican friar and preacher who is known for his influential sermons and his role in the revival of the Dominican Order in France in the 19th century.The book provides a detailed and intimate portrait of Lacordaire, tracing his life from his childhood and early education to his religious conversion and eventual ordination as a priest. Montalembert draws on personal anecdotes, letters, and other primary sources to paint a vivid picture of Lacordaire's character, beliefs, and accomplishments.Throughout the book, Montalembert emphasizes Lacordaire's commitment to social justice and his efforts to reconcile the Catholic Church with the modern world. He also explores Lacordaire's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Lamennais, Chateaubriand, and Lamartine.Overall, Memoir Of The Abbe Lacordaire is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most influential religious figures of the 19th century, written by a close friend and contemporary of the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Forbes Comte De Montalembert
ISBN-10: 1164353489
ISBN-13: 9781164353485
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d