More Italian Yesterdays

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fraser, Hugh, Mrs., 1851-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"More Italian Yesterdays" by Mrs. Hugh Fraser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture, with an emphasis on prominent saints and figures from early Christianity, such as St. Boniface and St. Gregory the Great. Through these narratives, it provides insights into the intertwining of spirituality and societal development in ancient Rome. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces her friendship with a woman named Mary Grace, which blossoms into a shared pilgrimage to Rome, highlighting their conversations about saints and Christian history. The opening chapter recounts the story of Aglaë and Boniface, who transition from a life consumed by passionate love to one of faith and repentance amidst the backdrop of Diocletian's persecution. This poignant tale sets the tone for exploring various historical figures and events, shedding light on the struggles and transformations that shaped the spiritual landscape of Italy during the early centuries of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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.

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Published as v. 2 of the American ed. of "Italian yesterdays," New York, 1913. See #55239.

Release date is 2017-08-01