"memoir Of Cardinal Paca" By Bellaguet—1833

Memoirs of Cardinal Pacca on the Captivity of Pope Pius VII and the Concordat of 1813* is a major historical work, translated from the Italian by Louis-François Bellaguet and published in Paris by Ladvocat in 1833.
This valuable historical document serves as a primary account, shedding light on the reign of Napoleon I and the tumultuous relations between the French Empire and the Holy See.
Original author: Cardinal Bartolomeo Pacca (1756–1844), who served as Secretary of State (prime minister) to Pope Pius VII.
Translator: Louis-François Bellaguet (born 1807), who based his translation on the third Italian edition of the *Memorie storiche*.
Original format: 2 octavo (*in-8°*) volumes (approximately 384 and 388 pages).
The work provides an insider’s account of one of the most intense political and religious conflicts of the 19th century.
This copy bears the *ex-libris* stamp of the Marquis A. T. du Prat (Antoine-Théodore du Prat, 1775–1855), a renowned bibliophile and descendant of the Chancellor to Francis I.
This exceptional provenance attests to the quality and state of preservation of these volumes. Such a stamp—known as a mark of provenance or an *ex-libris*—serves as historical evidence.
It indicates that these books once belonged to the private library of the Marquis Antoine-Théodore du Prat.
The Marquis Antoine-Théodore du Prat (1775–1855) was a French aristocrat and a direct descendant of the celebrated Chancellor Antoine Duprat (the all-powerful minister to Francis I). The Marquis was a scholar and a passionate collector. He spent a large part of his life reconstructing his family library and amassing a collection of high-quality religious, historical, and literary works. His signature touch: to denote ownership, he would have his personal stamp or coat of arms affixed to the title pages or endpapers of his books.
In good condition, commensurate with age and use; please note some yellowed spots on a few pages. Additional photos or a WhatsApp video can be provided upon request.
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