Gold Tried by Fire: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

By Jeanne Ancelet-Hustache

Book Overview

Gold Tried By Fire: St. Elizabeth Of Hungary is a book written by Jeanne Ancelet-Hustache that tells the story of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a woman who lived in the 13th century and is known for her charitable works and devotion to the poor. The book explores Elizabeth's life from her childhood as a princess to her marriage to Louis IV of Thuringia and her subsequent dedication to helping the less fortunate. The author also delves into the religious and political climate of the time, providing context for Elizabeth's actions and motivations. Through her selfless acts of kindness and her unwavering faith, Elizabeth became a beloved figure in her time and continues to inspire people today. The book is a well-researched and engaging account of a remarkable woman and her legacy.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258438658
• ISBN13: 9781258438654
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"