Henri Dominique Lacordaire: A Biographical Sketch is a book written by H.L. Sidney Lear and published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life of Henri Dominique Lacordaire, a French Roman Catholic priest, preacher, journalist, and political activist. The book begins with a brief introduction to Lacordaire's early life and education, including his childhood in Dijon, his studies at the Sorbonne, and his decision to become a priest. It then goes on to describe his involvement in the French Revolution of 1830, his founding of the newspaper L'Avenir, and his eventual exile to Belgium.Throughout the book, Lear provides a detailed analysis of Lacordaire's religious and political beliefs, as well as his role in the development of the French Catholic Church during the 19th century. He also explores Lacordaire's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Lamennais, Montalembert, and Ozanam.Overall, Henri Dominique Lacordaire: A Biographical Sketch is a fascinating and informative account of the life of one of the most important figures in French Catholicism during the 19th century. It provides a valuable insight into the religious and political landscape of France during this time, as well as the role played by Lacordaire in shaping it.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.
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