Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 19 by Alphonse de Lamartine
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"Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 19" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text discusses the intricacies of papal authority and the significant role of Cardinal Consalvi during the reign of Pope Pius VII. The narrative appears to explore both political and spiritual dimensions of church governance, focusing particularly on the dynamics between the papacy and state powers during a tumultuous period in European
history. The opening of the work introduces themes centered on the authority of the papacy, establishing its legitimacy regardless of differing opinions on its divine or human origins. Lamartine reflects on the impactful relationship between Pope Pius VII and his minister Consalvi, describing their governance as a partnership driven by mutual respect and loyalty, a rare quality in historical leadership. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Consalvi's life and his diplomatic involvement during significant events, including the challenges posed by the Napoleonic era, highlighting his personal connections and experiences that shaped his political strategies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32003460 |
| Title | Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 19 |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Keith J Adams, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | French literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41056 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 377 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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