Memoirs Of Cardinal De Retz, Volume 3

by Jean François Paul de Gondi

Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz V3 is a book written by Cardinal De Retz, a French bishop and political leader who lived in the 17th century. This book is the third volume of his memoirs and provides a detailed account of his life and experiences during his time as a bishop and politician. The book covers his involvement in the Fronde rebellion, which was a series of uprisings against the French monarchy, as well as his interactions with other prominent figures of the time, including Louis XIV and Cardinal Mazarin. Through his memoirs, Cardinal De Retz provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of 17th century France, and offers insights into the motivations and actions of those involved in the rebellion. Overall, Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz V3 is a fascinating historical document that provides a valuable window into the tumultuous political landscape of 17th century France.One of the greatest mischiefs which the despotic authority of ministers has occasioned in the world in these later times is a practice, occasioned by their own private mistaken interests, of always supporting superiors against their inferiors. It is a maxim borrowed from Machiavelli, whom few understand, and whom too many cry up for an able man because he was always wicked.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History, Memoir, Biography, France

60 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1717

About the author

Jean François Paul de Gondi, cardinal de Retz (September 20, 1613 – August 24, 1679) was a French churchman, writer of memoirs, and agitator in the Fronde.

The Florentine banking family of the Gondi had been introduced into France by Catherine de' Medici; Catherine offered Jérome (Girolamo) de Gondi in 1573 the château that he made the nucleus of the Château de Saint-Cloud; his hôtel in the Faubourg Saint-Germain of Paris became the Hôtel de Condé in the following generation. The Gondi acquired great estates in Brittany and became connected with the noblest houses of the kingdom.

Jean-François Paul de Gondi, cardinal de Retz est un homme d'État, homme d'Église et écrivain français. Il est notamment célèbre pour ses Mémoires.

Reviews

[Lily McKeefry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Retz really loves to stir the pot