The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis - 120th Anniversary E

<p>Originally published in French in 1894, Sabatier's was the<br /> first modern biography of Francis of Assisi. It was a worldwide bestseller, and in 2003 when this new edition was first published, it again sold more than 60,000 copies and was a selection of History Book Club.<br /> <br /> This new 120th anniversary edition includes a dozen additional annotations and a new preface by the editor, putting Sabatier's influential work into its historical context, showing why it is still the most essential life of the saint.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Jon M. Sweeney<br><b>Publisher:</b> Paraclete Press (MA)<br><b>Published:</b> 02/01/2014<br><b>Pages:</b> 189<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.63lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.96h x 6.12w x 0.57d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781612614632<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Paul Sabatier </b>(1858-1928) was educated in Paris and served as a pastor in Strasbourg. In mid-life, he dedicated himself to research and writing about Francis. His pioneering work has influenced the work of generations of scholars and biographers since his time. <p/><b>Jon M. Sweeney</b> is the author of many books including <i>The Pope Who Quit</i>, which was recently optioned by HBO.</p>