Jean-François Paul de Gondi Retz - Mémoires du cardinal de Retz - 1600

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Mémoires du cardinal de Retz by Jean-François Paul de Gondi Retz is a four‑volume French collection (original language) published by Fabry, Barillot in hardcover, 1962 pages, with the oldest item from 1600, in excellent condition, edition Autre édition.

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Paul de Gondi wrote his memoirs at the request of his friends during his exile, around the age of sixty (circa 1675-1677), composing the autobiography of a politician in an era of civil war, the Fronde. Not only a top-tier historical testimony, the work is among the literary monuments of the 18th century and of memoirs and autobiographies; with its lively, precise style, that of a man of action and intrigue with remarkable intelligence and always alert political ambition (always ready to ally with whoever betrayed him the day before). His memoirs will serve as a revenge and his last resort of ambition.

Paul de Gondi wrote his memoirs at the request of his friends during his exile, around the age of sixty (circa 1675-1677), composing the autobiography of a politician in an era of civil war, the Fronde. Not only a top-tier historical testimony, the work is among the literary monuments of the 18th century and of memoirs and autobiographies; with its lively, precise style, that of a man of action and intrigue with remarkable intelligence and always alert political ambition (always ready to ally with whoever betrayed him the day before). His memoirs will serve as a revenge and his last resort of ambition.

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Number of Books
4
Subject
History
Book Title
Mémoires du cardinal de Retz
Author/ Illustrator
Jean-François Paul de Gondi Retz
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1600
Edition
Other edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Fabry, Barillot
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
1962
FranceVerified
Private

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