Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 63 Fontenoy, marquise de The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph, Austria-Hungary, Volume I. (of 2) Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. Produced by Bill Hershey and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project "The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph" by MME. LA MARQUISE DE FONTENOY is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides personal reminiscences and depictions of royal life at the courts of Germany and Austria, primarily focusing on the figures of Emperor William II of Germany and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary. Through vivid narratives, the book aims to unveil the complexities of courtly interactions, political dynamics, and royal personalities, often challenging prevailing public perceptions. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Emperor William II's dual character, as described through the observations of Count S----, a close companion in diplomatic circles. The narrative reflects on William's charming yet self-conscious demeanor, examining how external factors, such as social settings and his royal duties, complicate his genuine persona. The recounting of a poignant childhood incident emphasizes the emperor's compassion, contrasting sharply with the aloofness expected from his position. This blend of personal anecdotes and broader reflections establishes a rich context for understanding the tumultuous atmosphere of the early 20th-century courts, inviting readers to delve deeper into the lives of these historical figures and the intricate world they inhabited. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916 DD Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 549458 549309 2024-10-06T03:44:06.903986 2023-10-06T05:52:53.068371 text/html text/html 549451 549302 2024-10-06T03:44:07.180992 2023-10-06T05:52:53.255378 text/html text/html 325666 2024-10-06T03:44:16.746963 application/epub+zip 333063 2024-10-06T03:44:11.349961 application/epub+zip 272603 2024-10-06T03:44:09.940954 application/epub+zip 656742 2024-10-06T03:44:21.151928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 626007 2024-10-06T03:44:15.791917 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 477057 2022-09-06T21:21:24.054964 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 526045 525947 2024-10-06T03:44:06.487985 2023-10-06T05:52:52.782367 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 527264 2020-12-15T00:49:06 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 194036 2020-12-15T00:49:06 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 527294 2020-12-15T00:49:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 193904 2020-12-15T00:49:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20705 2024-10-06T03:44:21.278889 application/rdf+xml 27280 2024-10-06T03:44:10.489943 image/jpeg 4869 2024-10-06T03:44:10.214948 image/jpeg 322927 2024-10-06T03:44:07.228962 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog