Project Gutenberg 2004-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 190 Retz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de 1613 1679 Retz, Jean Francois Paul de Gondi de Gondi, Paolo Gondi, Jean François Paul de De Gondi, Jean François Paul Retz, cardinal de De Retz, Jean Francois Paul de Gondi Rets, cardinal de Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1" by Retz is a historical account written in the 17th century that chronicles the political intrigues, personal experiences, and notable events from the life of Cardinal de Retz during the turbulent era of the Fronde and the minority of Louis XIV. The cardinals' memoirs offer an insightful glimpse into the dynamics of power at the French court, exploring themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for authority in a time marked by civil unrest and the manipulation of political allegiances. In this volume of his memoirs, Cardinal de Retz reflects on his rise within the ecclesiastical hierarchy and his complex relationship with the French monarchy, specifically detailing his tumultuous encounters with Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin. Throughout the narrative, Retz shares candid and often self-critical observations about his motivations and the machinations that drove many of his political maneuvers, including plots and conspiracies against rival factions. His vivid storytelling encapsulates a world where public service and personal ambition are hopelessly intertwined, offering readers both a personal confession and a broader commentary on the nature of power within the context of 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 115556 2025-08-02T09:18:52.962166 text/html 115377 2025-01-08T22:07:08.901644 text/html 148161 2025-08-02T09:18:59.384164 application/epub+zip 148321 2025-08-02T09:18:56.700149 application/epub+zip 101119 2025-08-02T09:18:55.409143 application/epub+zip 368869 2025-08-02T09:19:01.347112 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359177 2025-08-02T09:18:58.527179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119941 2022-09-02T12:05:19.230259 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104432 2025-08-02T09:18:52.689176 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104471 2021-01-09T00:42:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18749 2025-08-02T09:19:01.740116 application/rdf+xml 25391 2025-08-02T09:18:55.925166 image/jpeg 4633 2025-08-02T09:18:55.652176 image/jpeg 39789 2021-01-09T00:42:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 148663 2025-08-02T09:18:52.975148 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 en.wikipedia