Project Gutenberg 2021-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 281 Estrée, Paul d' 1838 1922 D'Estrée, Paul D'Estree, Paul Quentin, Henri Le Maréchal de Richelieu (1696-1788) d'après les mémoires contemporains et des documents inédits Clarity, Hans Pieterse, HathiTrust Digital Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Le Maréchal de Richelieu (1696-1788)" by Paul d' Estrée is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and the multifaceted character of Louis-François-Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu, who was known for his military exploits, charm, and political influence during the 18th century. The book delves into the interplay of his personal life and political maneuvers, shedding light on how his relationships and charisma shaped his historical significance. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by introducing Richelieu's early life, including his tumultuous childhood and the negligible education he received. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of his introduction to the court and his rise to prominence, marked by scandal and intrigue. We see the young Duke of Fronsac navigate the complexities of court life, including notable encounters with powerful women and his subsequent imprisonment in the Bastille due to his reckless behavior. The beginning serves to foreshadow the dramatic and tumultuous events that will define Richelieu's life, blending anecdotes of his romantic pursuits with the broader historical context of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr France -- Court and courtiers -- Biography Diplomats -- France -- Biography France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 Marshals -- France -- Biography Nobility -- France -- Biography Richelieu, Louis François Armand du Plessis, duc de, 1696-1788 France -- Foreign relations -- 1715-1774 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 1128673 2025-07-25T11:04:26.035420 text/html 1054620 2024-10-18T09:39:30 text/html 587241 2025-07-25T11:04:47.766311 application/epub+zip 604861 2025-07-25T11:04:30.298410 application/epub+zip 442587 2025-07-25T11:04:28.154446 application/epub+zip 1019541 2025-07-25T11:04:58.592246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 915402 2025-07-25T11:04:45.763308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 787822 2022-09-28T22:25:39.254682 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 782645 2025-07-25T11:04:22.863495 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 762648 2024-10-18T09:39:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18990 2025-07-25T11:04:58.785264 application/rdf+xml 10358 2025-07-25T11:04:28.462394 image/jpeg 2216 2025-07-25T11:04:28.311403 image/jpeg 554175 2025-07-25T11:04:26.136427 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 fr.wikipedia