The Life Of Cardinal Ximenez (1860)

The Life of Cardinal Ximenez, written by Karl Joseph Von Hefele and published in 1860, is a biography of Francisco Jim�����nez de Cisneros, a Spanish cardinal who played a significant role in the political and religious history of Spain during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Cardinal Ximenez's life, including his early years as a scholar and teacher, his involvement in the Spanish Inquisition, and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church in Spain. The author also explores Cardinal Ximenez's political career, including his role as regent of Spain during the reign of King Ferdinand II and his involvement in the conquest of Granada. The book offers a comprehensive view of the life and times of one of the most influential figures in Spanish history, and sheds light on the complex political and religious landscape of 15th and 16th century Spain.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.