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Vincent de Paul, the Trailblazer opens a bright window into the turbulent world of a renowned saint who lived during a time of great unrest. Bernard Pujo details how politics, war, and Vincent's own charismatic personality served as essential elements in his construction of a vast and lasting web of charitable works. Pujo introduces readers not only to the fascinating life of Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), but also to the cultural, political, so...

Pujo has penned a fascinating biography of one of the most proactive saints in Roman Catholic history. No other biographer has taken the care to place all his good works so firmly into historical context." - Booklist "... Pujo carefully documents Vincent's transformation from seeking a comfortable church benefice to recognizing the poor as one's masters. Pujo, unlike most previous biographers, emphasizes the wide historical contexts of Vincent...