Project Gutenberg 2004-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 67 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 2 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 2" by Retz is a historical account written during the 17th century, focusing on the significant events of the French court during the minority of Louis XIV and the administration of Cardinal Mazarin. The memoirs provide a detailed first-hand perspective on the political intricacies, power struggles, and personal experiences of Retz, illustrating his reflections on moral conduct within the ecclesiastical and political realms, as well as his navigation through the tumultuous atmosphere of the time. At the start of the memoir, Retz presents his philosophical insights on public service, emphasizing that notable actions are essential for a statesman's reputation. He recounts his experiences with influential figures such as Cardinal Mazarin and members of the court, including the tumult surrounding the cabal known as "The Importants." Through a mix of personal anecdotes and observations, Retz details court intrigues, the dynamics of power, and the challenges he faced, particularly in maintaining his moral integrity while navigating the complexities of his role. The opening section sets the stage for further exploration of the political machinations that characterize his memoirs, illustrating his ambition, conflicts, and the public's shifting loyalties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (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) 310540 2025-07-02T08:55:32.293968 text/html 310361 2025-01-08T22:07:18.761576 text/html 218171 2025-07-02T08:55:39.228914 application/epub+zip 221364 2025-07-02T08:55:35.804952 application/epub+zip 173510 2025-07-02T08:55:34.618923 application/epub+zip 482936 2025-07-02T08:55:41.841870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468058 2025-07-02T08:55:38.447925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227972 2022-09-02T12:05:29.303594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294461 2025-07-02T08:55:32.007931 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 294503 2021-01-09T00:42:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18288 2025-07-02T08:55:41.959883 application/rdf+xml 25468 2025-07-02T08:55:35.102895 image/jpeg 4646 2025-07-02T08:55:34.859901 image/jpeg 106614 2021-01-09T00:42:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 217454 2025-07-02T08:55:32.319908 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