By Engelbert Grau, Raoul Manselli & Serena Romano. A fusion of history and art, detailing the history of the Franciscans, beginning with a biography of the saint himself, the developments and spread of the Order and its influence on the Church and medieval Europe; and an analysis of the Giotto frescos of the life of Francis in Assisi, Florence, and elsewhere. This book is illustrated with color reproductions of images of Assisi, early portraits of Francis, and the Giotto frescos. Read more.