Boulogne-Sur-Mer St. Patrick's Native Town

"Boulogne-Sur-Mer" by William Fleming is a historical exploration into the debated origins of St. Patrick, arguing that he was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Fleming looks closely at different points of view and people from history to build a strong argument for St. Patrick's ties to this area, highlighting its importance in early Irish Christianity, providing background on St. Patrick's life, looking at details like who his parents were, that he was captured early in his life, and places connected to where he may have been born. The book mentions old writings and stories that point to Boulogne as St. Patrick's birthplace, connecting events and people from the past to tell the story of his life, from his family's background to his impact as Ireland's Apostle. The start of the book prepares readers for a detailed look at St. Patrick's story and the role of Boulogne-Sur-Mer in that story.