Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 58 Vigny, Alfred de 1797 1863 Vigny, Alfred Victor, comte de De Vigny, Alfred Cinq Mars — Volume 4 This etext was produced by David Widger "Cinq Mars — Volume 4" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel set in the early 19th century. This installment focuses on the turbulent political climate surrounding the figure of Cinq Mars, a young nobleman, as he navigates alliances and conflicts amidst the backdrop of France's monarchy, particularly the rivalries involving Cardinal Richelieu and the royal family. The book delves into the complex interplay of power, ambition, and the emerging social unrest in Paris during the Fronde rebellion. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to a scene of chaos and tension in Paris, where the populace is embroiled in unrest due to the political machinations of the time. As riots break out around the Louvre, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the confusion among the citizens and the court's response to the uprising. Key characters, including Cinq Mars and various nobles, are introduced as they discuss their strategies and allegiances in the face of Cardinal Richelieu's declining power. The sense of impending conflict is palpable, with characters like Gaston d'Orleans and the Queen grappling with their positions and the possibility of civil strife. This chaotic atmosphere sets the stage for the unfolding drama of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for control in an unstable France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 137721 137647 2024-10-02T10:39:43.520276 2023-10-02T09:19:40.654515 text/html text/html 137714 137640 2024-10-02T10:39:43.755297 2023-10-02T09:19:40.848528 text/html text/html 129455 2024-10-02T10:39:49.957270 application/epub+zip 130284 2024-10-02T10:39:46.898254 application/epub+zip 116607 2024-10-02T10:39:45.677268 application/epub+zip 258756 2024-10-02T10:39:52.247237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247309 2024-10-02T10:39:49.216309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229526 2022-09-02T12:29:49.288955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121843 121821 2024-10-02T10:39:43.147295 2023-10-02T09:19:40.480524 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 117151 2021-01-09T02:39:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46353 2021-01-09T02:39:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19677 2024-10-02T10:39:52.376204 application/rdf+xml 15328 2024-10-02T10:39:46.241236 image/jpeg 3966 2024-10-02T10:39:45.963329 image/jpeg 129980 2024-10-02T10:39:43.768273 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia