The Entire Memoirs Of Cardinal De Retz

By Jean François Paul de Gondi

Book Overview

The Entire Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz is a book that contains the complete memoirs of Jean-Fran�����ois Paul de Gondi, better known as Cardinal de Retz, a prominent figure in 17th century France. The memoirs were written by the Cardinal himself and cover his life from his early years as a member of the nobility to his time as a powerful political figure in the court of Louis XIV.The book is divided into several parts, each of which covers a different period in the Cardinal's life. The first part covers his early years and his education, while the second part focuses on his involvement in the Fronde, a series of civil wars that took place in France during the mid-17th century. The third part covers his time in exile and his eventual return to France, while the fourth part covers his role in the court of Louis XIV.Throughout the book, the Cardinal provides a detailed and intimate look at the political and social landscape of 17th century France. He offers insights into the personalities and motivations of the various figures he encountered, including Louis XIV himself. He also provides a candid account of his own actions and motivations, including his involvement in various political intrigues and his relationships with women.Overall, The Entire Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of France, politics, or the life of a prominent figure in 17th century Europe.I found the archbishopric sunk both in its temporals and spirituals by the sordidness, negligence, and incapacity of my uncle. I foresaw infinite obstacles to its reestablishment, but perceived that the greatest and most insuperable difficulty lay in myself. I considered that the strictest morals are necessarily required in a bishop. I felt myself the more obliged to be strictly circumspect as my uncle had been very disorderly and scandalous.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419161121
• ISBN13: 9781419161124
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"