Publisher's Synopsis
""Reformer: St. Charles Borromeo"" by Margaret Yeo is a biographical account of the life and work of St. Charles Borromeo, a 16th-century Italian cardinal and archbishop who played a significant role in the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Yeo traces Borromeo's early life, including his upbringing in a wealthy Milanese family and his education in law and theology. She then details his career in the church, including his appointment as Archbishop of Milan and his efforts to reform the clergy and promote education and charity. Along the way, Yeo explores Borromeo's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Pope Pius IV and St. Philip Neri, and sheds light on the political and social climate of Italy during the Reformation. Through her thorough research and engaging prose, Yeo offers readers a vivid portrait of this influential figure in Catholic history.This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.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.
