Memoirs Of The Abbé Edgeworth

<p><i>Memoirs of the Abbé Edgeworth</i> offers a firsthand account of one of the most turbulent periods in European history: the French Revolution. Written by Henry Essex Edgeworth the Irish Catholic priest who served as confessor to King Louis XVI the memoirs provide a deeply personal and poignant perspective on the events leading up to and following the king's execution. Edgeworth's narrative captures the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty that gripped France as well as the unwavering faith and dignity of Louis XVI in his final days.</p> <p>Beyond its historical significance Memoirs of the Abbé Edgeworth is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit. Edgeworth's unwavering loyalty to the monarchy and his compassionate care for the condemned offer a compelling portrait of a man caught in the crosscurrents of history. This edition allows a new generation of readers to discover this remarkable historical document.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>