S. Francis and His Basilica Assisi

Name: S. Francis and His Basilica Assisi
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ISBN: 9781025982830

Centenary Edition 1226-1926

Francis Newton

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Religious buildings; Christianity; Christian leaders & leadership

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""S. Francis and His Basilica Assisi"" offers a profound exploration of one of Christendom's most revered figures and the architectural masterpiece dedicated to his memory. Written to commemorate the seventh centenary of the saint's death, this work provides a detailed historical and spiritual account of Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, whose life of poverty and devotion transformed the medieval church.

The narrative extends beyond the life of the saint to provide an in-depth examination of the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, a site renowned for its stunning frescoes and its role as a premier pilgrimage destination. Readers are guided through the sacred spaces of the Upper and Lower Basilicas, discovering the artistic contributions of masters such as Giotto and Cimabue that adorn the walls. This volume serves as both a devotional guide and an architectural history, capturing the enduring legacy of the ""Poverello"" of Assisi and the sanctuary that continues to draw millions of the faithful and art lovers alike. It is an essential resource for those interested in Franciscan spirituality, Italian history, and the intersection of faith and art.

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 may 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.

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.

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.

Created by: Francis Newton
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 467g
ISBN: 9781025982830
ISBN 10: 1025982835
Pages: 332
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active