Summary of André Vauchez's Francis of Assisi

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Assisi was a small town in the middle of Umbria, between the Apennine Mountains and the vast plain that extends from Spoleto to Perugia. The city was the successor of the Roman municipality, and it was there that Francis was born and raised. #2 Assisi was a small town that was surrounded by a fortified wall. The town was one step on the road to Rome and the Holy Land, as many pilgrims went there to embark for