Italian Yesterdays, vol. 2 by Mrs. Hugh Fraser
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| Author | Fraser, Hugh, Mrs., 1851-1922 |
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| Title | Italian Yesterdays, vol. 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Saints of the Church -- Founder of monasticism -- St. Gregory the Great -- Memories of the Pantheon -- Early life of Father Mastai -- Pope Pius IX -- Captivity of Pope Pius VII -- In Sabina -- People of the hills -- A story of Venice -- Queen Joan of Naples -- A mediæval nightmare -- The vampire-monarch from Hungary -- End of Joan's career -- Naples under Murat -- Murat's last days -- Italian seas -- Southern shores. |
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| Summary | "Italian Yesterdays, vol. 2" by Mrs. Hugh Fraser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore tales from Italian history, particularly focusing on the lives and legacies of saints and historical figures from the Christian tradition. It delves into themes of spirituality and notable events that shaped the religious landscape of Italy. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces the friendship between the author and Mary Grace, who later travel to Rome to visit significant holy sites. The opening chapter recounts two stories of love and devotion: Aglaë and Boniface, who become Christians and endure personal sacrifices, and Alexis, a nobleman who renounces his family to live a life of pilgrimage and humility. Their stories are presented against the backdrop of early Christian Rome, highlighting their struggles and ultimate fates, as well as the transformation from worldly desires to spiritual commitments. The opening sets a rich historical and spiritual tone that invites readers to reflect on devotion and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- History |
| Subject | Italy -- Church history |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55239 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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