Defensa obligada contra acusaciones gratuitas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nozaleda, Bernardino, 1844-1927

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Defensa obligada contra acusaciones gratuitas" by Bernardino Nozaleda is a reflective and critical account written in the early 20th century. This work is essentially a defense essay intended to counter various accusations levied against Nozaleda regarding his actions during the Spanish-American War, specifically concerning his role as the Archbishop of Manila. The text delves into themes of honor, reputation, and the intersection of religious duty and political turmoil. The opening of the book introduces Nozaleda directly addressing the public regarding a smear campaign launched against him, particularly by a newspaper, in light of his appointment as Archbishop of Valencia. He recounts the baseless accusations against his character, which paint him as a traitor and a coward during the siege of Manila and the subsequent American occupation. These unfounded claims ignite a passionate defense of not only his actions but also the honor of the Church and Spain, as he systematically contends with each allegation, asserting his loyalty and commitment to both his faith and his country. The beginning establishes the context of a fierce public discourse, revealing the complexities of nationality, faith, and personal integrity during a tumultuous historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 35.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-06-09