Publisher's Synopsis
Cardinal Mercier's Own Story is an autobiographical account of the life of D.J. Cardinal Mercier, a prominent Belgian religious leader and scholar. The book provides a detailed and personal insight into Mercier's life, from his childhood and early education, to his rise to prominence as a cardinal in the Catholic Church. The book also covers Mercier's experiences during World War I, including his efforts to protect Belgian citizens from German occupation and his role in negotiating the release of Belgian prisoners of war. In addition to his political and religious activities, the book also delves into Mercier's intellectual pursuits, including his work as a philosopher and theologian. Overall, Cardinal Mercier's Own Story offers a unique perspective on the life of a significant figure in Belgian and Catholic history.1920. With a Prefatory letter by His Eminence James Cardinal Gibbons. From the Foreword: During the war, and more frequently after the armistice, I was asked would I write a narrative of my war experiences. I had taken many notes of events as they had occurred, and my memory was full of incidents in which I was concerned. Much as I would have wished to write such a story, from some points of view, if only to vindicate my country against its detractors, the libels circulated by its enemies, yet I felt, more and more inevitably as the weeks rolled by, that I would never have time to write this book. I then thought of my correspondence with the German authorities right through the war. Here are my war experiences in their most tense and vivid reality; all the issues I fought with the occupying power, their methods and mine clearly defined, undeniably fixed in black and white.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.
