Voyage Pour La Redemption Des Captifs Aux Royaumes D'alger Et De Tunis Fait En 1720 Par Les Pp. François Comelin, Philemon De La Motte Et Joseph Bernard De L'ordre De La Sainte Trinité, Dits Mathurins
recounts the journey undertaken by French Trinitarian priests in 1720 to redeem Christian captives held in Algiers and Tunis. Authored by Jean B. de La Faye, François Comelin, Philémon de La Motte, and Joseph Bernard, this historical account provides a detailed perspective on the efforts to liberate individuals held in North African kingdoms during the early 18th century. The text offers insights into the political and religious dynamics of the period, shedding light on the challenges and negotiations involved in securing the freedom of captives. This voyage reveals the intersection of faith, diplomacy, and human suffering in the context of early modern Europe and North Africa.
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