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Title: Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1" by Retz is a historical account written in the 17th century that chronicles the political intrigues, personal experiences, and notable events from the life of Cardinal de Retz during the turbulent era of the Fronde and the minority of Louis XIV. The cardinals' memoirs offer an insightful glimpse into the dynamics of power at the French court, exploring themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for authority in a time marked by civil unrest and the manipulation of political allegiances. In this volume of his memoirs, Cardinal de Retz reflects on his rise within the ecclesiastical hierarchy and his complex relationship with the French monarchy, specifically detailing his tumultuous encounters with Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin. Throughout the narrative, Retz shares candid and often self-critical observations about his motivations and the machinations that drove many of his political maneuvers, including plots and conspiracies against rival factions. His vivid storytelling encapsulates a world where public service and personal ambition are hopelessly intertwined, offering readers both a personal confession and a broader commentary on the nature of power within the context of 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Retz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de, 1613-1679
EBook No.: 3842
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject: Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1" by Retz is a historical account written in the 17th century that chronicles the political intrigues, personal experiences, and notable events from the life of Cardinal de Retz during the turbulent era of the Fronde and the minority of Louis XIV. The cardinals' memoirs offer an insightful glimpse into the dynamics of power at the French court, exploring themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for authority in a time marked by civil unrest and the manipulation of political allegiances. In this volume of his memoirs, Cardinal de Retz reflects on his rise within the ecclesiastical hierarchy and his complex relationship with the French monarchy, specifically detailing his tumultuous encounters with Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin. Throughout the narrative, Retz shares candid and often self-critical observations about his motivations and the machinations that drove many of his political maneuvers, including plots and conspiracies against rival factions. His vivid storytelling encapsulates a world where public service and personal ambition are hopelessly intertwined, offering readers both a personal confession and a broader commentary on the nature of power within the context of 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Retz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de, 1613-1679
EBook No.: 3842
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject: Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.