Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Complete by Retz

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Author Retz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de, 1613-1679
Title Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Complete
Note Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Mémoires of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz—Complete" by Retz is a historical memoir written in the 17th century. The work chronicles the tumultuous events during the minority of Louis XIV and the administration of Cardinal Mazarin, mainly through the lens of the author’s personal experiences and reflections as a key player in the intrigues of the French court. The narrative offers readers a glimpse into both court politics and the author's own aspirations and failures. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Retz's life, presenting him as a complex character, deeply entrenched in political machinations and personal relationships. He reflects on his upbringing, connections to influential figures, and early choices that led him into ecclesiastical service despite his inclination toward a more worldly life. Retz shares anecdotes of his flirtations with romance, his ambitions for power, and the dubious decisions he navigated within the turbulent political landscape of France, hinting at deeper themes of ambition, love, and moral complexity. The memoir promises not only a historical account but a vibrant portrait of a man caught between duty and desire amid the intrigues of the French court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- Court and courtiers
Subject France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661
Category Text
EBook-No. 3846
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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