Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 441 Fontenoy, marquise de The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph, Austria-Hungary, Volume I. (of 2) Produced by Bill Hershey and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project "The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph" by MME. LA MARQUISE DE FONTENOY is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides personal reminiscences and depictions of royal life at the courts of Germany and Austria, primarily focusing on the figures of Emperor William II of Germany and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary. Through vivid narratives, the book aims to unveil the complexities of courtly interactions, political dynamics, and royal personalities, often challenging prevailing public perceptions. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Emperor William II's dual character, as described through the observations of Count S----, a close companion in diplomatic circles. The narrative reflects on William's charming yet self-conscious demeanor, examining how external factors, such as social settings and his royal duties, complicate his genuine persona. The recounting of a poignant childhood incident emphasizes the emperor's compassion, contrasting sharply with the aloofness expected from his position. This blend of personal anecdotes and broader reflections establishes a rich context for understanding the tumultuous atmosphere of the early 20th-century courts, inviting readers to delve deeper into the lives of these historical figures and the intricate world they inhabited. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916 DD Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Royalty 549418 2025-10-05T15:17:23.785980 text/html 549451 549302 2024-11-06T03:44:32.967447 2023-10-06T05:52:53.255378 text/html text/html 325691 2025-10-05T15:17:32.407971 application/epub+zip 333023 2025-10-05T15:17:27.519967 application/epub+zip 272561 2025-10-05T15:17:26.245986 application/epub+zip 656967 2025-10-05T15:17:36.365965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 625932 2025-10-05T15:17:31.478933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 477057 2022-09-06T21:21:24.054964 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525909 2025-10-05T15:17:23.408932 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 505902 2024-10-28T19:36:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16998 2025-10-05T15:17:36.491904 application/rdf+xml 27280 2025-10-05T15:17:26.742935 image/jpeg 4869 2025-10-05T15:17:26.492972 image/jpeg 322962 2025-10-05T15:17:23.828005 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog