Publisher's Synopsis
""A Documented History of the Franciscan Order, Part 2: From the Birth of St. Francis to the Division of the Order under Leo X, 1182-1517"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Franciscan Order, written by Raphael M. Huber. This book is the second part of a two-volume series that covers the history of the Franciscan Order from its inception to the 16th century.The book begins with an introduction to the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, and his early followers. It then goes on to describe the growth of the order, its expansion throughout Europe and the world, and its impact on the Catholic Church and society as a whole.The author uses a variety of primary sources, including letters, documents, and chronicles, to provide a detailed and well-documented history of the Franciscan Order. He also includes a discussion of the controversies and divisions that arose within the order, including the conflict between the Spirituals and the Conventuals, and the eventual division of the order under Pope Leo X.Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Franciscan Order and its impact on the Catholic Church and society. It provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of the order's history, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of this important religious institution.This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.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.
