Author Description

Cardinal Mercier's Story is a memoir written by D.J. Cardinal Mercier and published in 1920. The book details the life and work of the Cardinal, who was the Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels in Belgium during World War I. The memoir covers the Cardinal's efforts to protect the people of Belgium during the war, including his outspoken opposition to German occupation and his work to provide aid to refugees and prisoners of war. The book also includes personal reflections on the Cardinal's faith, his interactions with other religious leaders, and his experiences during the war. Overall, Cardinal Mercier's Story provides a unique perspective on the role of religion in times of conflict and the challenges faced by those who seek to protect the vulnerable in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.