The Entire Memoirs Of Cardinal De Retz

By Jean François Paul de Gondi

Book Overview

The Entire Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz is a historical book written by the French Cardinal Jean-Francois Paul de Gondi, also known as Cardinal De Retz. The book is a comprehensive collection of his memoirs, which were written during the 17th century. The memoirs are known for their vivid and detailed descriptions of the political and social events that took place during the reign of Louis XIII and Louis XIV.The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the Cardinal's early life and his involvement in the Fronde rebellion against the monarchy. The second part of the book covers his later life, including his time in exile and his eventual return to France.Throughout the memoirs, Cardinal De Retz provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of France during the 17th century. He offers insights into the inner workings of the royal court, the struggles between the monarchy and the nobility, and the complex relationships between the various factions vying for power.The Entire Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz is considered a valuable historical document, not only for its detailed account of the events of the time, but also for its literary merit. The book is known for its engaging and lively style, which has made it a popular read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.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: 116269372X
• ISBN13: 9781162693729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"