History Of The Church—1820–1828—berault Bercastel—18 Volumes

*The History of the Church* by Father Antoine-Henri de Bérault-Bercastel, published by the booksellers and publishers Gauthier Frères in 18 volumes, is a monumental work of 19th-century Catholic historiography. 
The Gauthier Frères Edition brings together Bérault-Bercastel’s original work (which originally ended in 1720), revised, corrected, and supplemented with a significant historical continuation.

• The volumes covering the latter part of the work extend the historical narrative from the year 1720 through the pontificate of Leo XII (who died in 1829). It thus encompasses the entire 18th century and the period of the French Revolution.

The Church in the 18th Century in This Work The treatment of the 18th century in the final volumes of this collection adopts a conservative Catholic perspective (typical of the Restoration era in France) and revolves around several major themes.

• The Rise of the Enlightenment: The work describes with great severity the influence of 18th-century philosophers (Voltaire, Rousseau), whom it accuses of seeking to destroy the foundations of the faith and the Church.
• The Jansenist Crisis and the papal bull Unigenitus: The theological and political tensions that shook the Church in France during the first half of the century are described in great detail.
• The Suppression of the Jesuits: The history traces the gradual dismantling of the Society of Jesus across various European monarchies, culminating in its suppression by Pope Clement XIV in 1773.
• The French Revolution: The narrative culminates with the traumatic events of the end of the century: the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, the persecution of refractory priests, and dechristianization.

This 18-volume collection is now sought after by collectors of rare books and historians of religion for its insight into the perspective on religious history during the Restoration

This copy bears the stamp of Marquis A.T. du Prat (Antoine-Théodore du Prat, 1775–1855), a renowned bibliophile and descendant of the Chancellor to Francis I. An exceptional provenance that attests to the quality and condition of this set.
This stamp (known as a mark of provenance or a stamped ex-libris) is historical evidence.
It indicates that these books belonged to the private library of Marquis Antoine-Théodore du Prat.
Marquis Antoine-Théodore du Prat (1775–1855) was a French aristocrat and a direct descendant of the famous Chancellor Antoine Duprat (the all-powerful minister of Francis I).
The Marquis was a scholar and a passionate collector. He spent much of his life rebuilding the family library and collecting high-caliber religious, historical, and literary works.
To mark his ownership, he had his name stamp or coat of arms affixed to the title pages or endpapers of his books.
In good used condition, a few stained pages; I can send more photos or a WhatsApp video upon request.
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