A Papal Envoy During The Reign Of Terror

Book Overview

A Papal Envoy During The Reign Of Terror is a historical book written by Bridier. The book is set during the French Revolution, a time of great turmoil and bloodshed in France. The story follows the journey of a papal envoy, who is sent to France to negotiate with the revolutionary government. The envoy is tasked with trying to secure the release of several priests who have been imprisoned by the authorities.As the envoy travels through France, he witnesses firsthand the horrors of the Reign of Terror, a period of intense violence and political upheaval that saw thousands of people executed by the revolutionary government. Despite the danger and chaos around him, the envoy remains committed to his mission and tries to find a way to save the imprisoned priests.Throughout the book, Bridier provides a vivid and detailed account of life during the French Revolution, including the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the upheaval. The book also explores the role of the Catholic Church during this time, as well as the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought against the revolution.Overall, A Papal Envoy During The Reign Of Terror is a gripping and informative read that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most turbulent periods in French history.Being the Memoirs of Mgr. de Salamon the Internuncio at Paris during the Revolution, 1790-1801.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162775483
• ISBN13: 9781162775487
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"