Project Gutenberg 2004-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 58 Retz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de 1613 1679 Retz, Jean Francois Paul de Gondi de Gondi, Paolo Gondi, Jean François Paul de De Gondi, Jean François Paul Retz, cardinal de De Retz, Jean Francois Paul de Gondi Rets, cardinal de Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 2 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 2" by Retz is a historical account written during the 17th century, focusing on the significant events of the French court during the minority of Louis XIV and the administration of Cardinal Mazarin. The memoirs provide a detailed first-hand perspective on the political intricacies, power struggles, and personal experiences of Retz, illustrating his reflections on moral conduct within the ecclesiastical and political realms, as well as his navigation through the tumultuous atmosphere of the time. At the start of the memoir, Retz presents his philosophical insights on public service, emphasizing that notable actions are essential for a statesman's reputation. He recounts his experiences with influential figures such as Cardinal Mazarin and members of the court, including the tumult surrounding the cabal known as "The Importants." Through a mix of personal anecdotes and observations, Retz details court intrigues, the dynamics of power, and the challenges he faced, particularly in maintaining his moral integrity while navigating the complexities of his role. The opening section sets the stage for further exploration of the political machinations that characterize his memoirs, illustrating his ambition, conflicts, and the public's shifting loyalties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661 DC Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 310368 310310 2024-10-02T10:14:47.246527 2023-10-02T09:03:22.075362 text/html text/html 310361 310303 2024-10-02T10:14:47.492542 2023-10-02T09:03:22.233369 text/html text/html 218093 2024-10-02T10:14:55.405478 application/epub+zip 221363 2024-10-02T10:14:51.555503 application/epub+zip 173508 2024-10-02T10:14:50.223509 application/epub+zip 482930 2024-10-02T10:14:58.307464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468058 2024-10-02T10:14:54.529538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227972 2022-09-02T12:05:29.303594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294461 294454 2024-10-02T10:14:46.926571 2023-10-02T09:03:21.862375 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 294503 2021-01-09T00:42:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106614 2021-01-09T00:42:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19824 2024-10-02T10:14:58.447457 application/rdf+xml 25468 2024-10-02T10:14:50.765504 image/jpeg 4646 2024-10-02T10:14:50.492510 image/jpeg 217385 2024-10-02T10:14:47.520528 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 en.wikipedia