Project Gutenberg 2012-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 382 Gordon, Lina Duff 1874 1964 Duff-Gordon, Caroline Lucie Duff-Gordon, Lina Waterfield, Mrs. Aubrey Waterfield, Lina Duff-Gordon Erichsen, Nelly James, Helen M. (Helen Mary) 1863 1900 James, H. M. James, M. Helen James, Helen Mary The Story of Assisi Mediæval town series Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of Assisi" by Lina Duff Gordon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich history of Assisi, exploring its historical figures, particularly St. Francis, and the enduring influence of the city throughout the ages. It reveals the interplay of religious and cultural crises faced by Assisi's inhabitants, while intertwining captivating legends with the town's historical facts. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage in Assisi, evoking an atmosphere of nostalgia and reverence for its past. The narrative reflects upon the city’s origins and engages with its ancient history, touching on its struggles, especially in times of war and strife. Gordon introduces the captivating legend of Assisi's founding by Dardanus, weaving through the adversities faced throughout the centuries, including skirmishes with neighboring cities and the impact of broader historical forces. The opening portion captures a sense of melancholy juxtaposed with the spirit of devotion, setting the tone for the exploration of St. Francis's transformative influence on both the city and the larger Christian world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Assisi (Italy) DG Text Mediæval Town Series Category: History - Other Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Religious 781052 2025-08-15T14:16:54.758646 text/html 763144 2021-01-08T10:41:12 text/html 4180245 2025-08-15T14:17:07.358579 application/epub+zip 4190418 2025-08-15T14:16:57.930605 application/epub+zip 370162 2025-08-15T14:16:56.086647 application/epub+zip 4431417 2025-08-15T14:17:13.871535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4377496 2025-08-15T14:17:05.831604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 542941 2022-09-17T15:01:18.845058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 650312 2025-08-15T14:16:53.166690 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 650026 2021-01-08T10:41:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 650069 2021-01-08T10:41:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21883 2025-08-15T14:17:14.033521 application/rdf+xml 12639 2025-08-15T14:16:56.652612 image/jpeg 3424 2025-08-15T14:16:56.363612 image/jpeg 251490 2021-01-08T10:41:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 3941777 2021-01-08T10:41:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 251280 2021-01-08T10:41:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 4087059 2025-08-15T14:16:54.956624 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia