Project Gutenberg 2014-12-04 Public domain in the USA. 231 Ogle, Arthur 1871 01005599 The Marquis D'Argenson: A Study in Criticism Being the Stanhope Essay: Oxford, 1893 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Marquis D'Argenson: A Study in Criticism" by Arthur Ogle is a detailed scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the life and character of René Louis de Voyer, the Marquis d'Argenson, a significant figure in 17th and early 18th century France, recognized for his roles as a diplomat and statesman. Ogle aims to provide a critical analysis of d'Argenson's experiences and perspectives, showcasing the complexity of his character and his impactful contributions to political thought and administration. The opening of the text introduces readers to d'Argenson's ancestry and the historical context of his life, highlighting his upbringing and early career in the French diplomatic service. Ogle emphasizes d'Argenson's unique character traits, such as his originality and moral depth, which often set him at odds with the prevailing social norms of his time. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that d'Argenson navigated various political landscapes with a combination of idealism and practicality, aiming to serve the public good while grappling with personal and professional challenges. The introduction serves as a foundation for exploring his subsequent roles and influences throughout his life, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Argenson, René-Louis de Voyer, marquis d', 1694-1757 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 592831 2025-07-19T07:12:33.040216 text/html 565538 2024-10-24T12:43:09 text/html 354481 2025-07-19T07:12:42.411160 application/epub+zip 364843 2025-07-19T07:12:34.651204 application/epub+zip 258576 2025-07-19T07:12:33.786220 application/epub+zip 557106 2025-07-19T07:12:47.445133 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512350 2025-07-19T07:12:41.552185 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400046 2022-09-21T15:07:06.683513 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420624 2025-07-19T07:12:31.586232 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 400809 2024-10-24T12:43:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16762 2025-07-19T07:12:47.583098 application/rdf+xml 18445 2025-07-19T07:12:33.940166 image/jpeg 2857 2025-07-19T07:12:33.864184 image/jpeg 333280 2025-07-19T07:12:33.090191 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