Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 88 Vigny, Alfred de 1797 1863 Vigny, Alfred Victor, comte de De Vigny, Alfred Cinq Mars — Volume 4 This etext was produced by David Widger "Cinq Mars — Volume 4" by Alfred de Vigny is a historical novel set in the early 19th century. This installment focuses on the turbulent political climate surrounding the figure of Cinq Mars, a young nobleman, as he navigates alliances and conflicts amidst the backdrop of France's monarchy, particularly the rivalries involving Cardinal Richelieu and the royal family. The book delves into the complex interplay of power, ambition, and the emerging social unrest in Paris during the Fronde rebellion. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to a scene of chaos and tension in Paris, where the populace is embroiled in unrest due to the political machinations of the time. As riots break out around the Louvre, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the confusion among the citizens and the court's response to the uprising. Key characters, including Cinq Mars and various nobles, are introduced as they discuss their strategies and allegiances in the face of Cardinal Richelieu's declining power. The sense of impending conflict is palpable, with characters like Gaston d'Orleans and the Queen grappling with their positions and the possibility of civil strife. This chaotic atmosphere sets the stage for the unfolding drama of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for control in an unstable France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Cinq-Mars, Henri Coiffier Ruzé d'Effiat, marquis de, 1620-1642 -- Fiction Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: French Literature 137893 2025-08-02T09:40:22.955009 text/html 137714 2025-01-08T22:29:35.858548 text/html 129532 2025-08-02T09:40:28.738972 application/epub+zip 130279 2025-08-02T09:40:25.744995 application/epub+zip 116602 2025-08-02T09:40:24.673005 application/epub+zip 258718 2025-08-02T09:40:30.816995 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247309 2025-08-02T09:40:27.988014 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229526 2022-09-02T12:29:49.288955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121843 2025-08-02T09:40:22.694009 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 117151 2021-01-09T02:39:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18082 2025-08-02T09:40:30.953980 application/rdf+xml 15328 2025-08-02T09:40:25.164029 image/jpeg 3966 2025-08-02T09:40:24.919993 image/jpeg 46353 2021-01-09T02:39:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 130046 2025-08-02T09:40:22.967012 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 fr.wikipedia