Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz by 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.
The 2794th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1717
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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