Le Comte de Montalembert [Charles Forbes René de Montalembert]
Abrege de L&Apos;Histoire de Sainte Elisabeth de Hongrie, Duchesse de Thuringe: 1207-1231
Brussels, Publie par la Societe Nationale, 1845. Leather. A mid-19th century biography of Sainte Élisabeth de Hongrie, written by the French historian Charles Forbes René de Montalembert. An early edition of this work in a quarter calf binding. Ink inscription to the half title page and ink underlining to pages two and three. An abridged biography of the Catholic saint Élisabeth de Hongrie or Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231), ruler of Thuringia and a member of the Franciscan Third Order, written by the French historian Charles Forbes René de Montalembert (1810-1870). Elizabeth of Hungary was known for her charity to the poor and for 'The Miracle of the Roses&apos. This biography was a success, encouraging the publications of many other hagiographies. In a quarter calf binding. Externally fairly smart, with some fading and shelf wear to the extremities and rubbing to the joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are heavily spotted throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Keywords: Elizabeth of Hungary Saint Elizabeth Biography Charles Forbes Rene Saint Elizabeth Not Stated