Cardinal de Retz
Cardinal de Retz, full name Jean François Paul de Gondi, was a 17th-century French cleric, writer, and political agitator. Born on September 29, 1613, in Montmirail, France, he became the archbishop of Paris and a cardinal. He is best known for his role in the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France, and for his memoirs, which provide an insightful account of the period's political intrigues and personalities. Cardinal de Retz was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and French politics until his death on August 24, 1679.
Books
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1. Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz
"Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz" is an autobiographical account of the life of a 17th century French clergyman who played a significant role in the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France. The book provides a detailed and insightful perspective on the political, religious, and social climate of the time. It chronicles the Cardinal's rise to power, his involvement in the civil wars, his relationship with key figures of the era, and his eventual imprisonment. The memoir is noted for its candid and often critical portrayal of the author's contemporaries.
