02351cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000055001122450076001672640051002433000047002943360026003413370026003673380036003935000031004295080029004605201351004895340045018406530034018856530046019196530030019658560042019953842UtSlPG20260610133117.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aRetz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de,d1613-167910aMemoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-02  aProduced by David Widger  a"Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1" by Retz is a historical account written in the 17th century that chronicles the political intrigues, personal experiences, and notable events from the life of Cardinal de Retz during the turbulent era of the Fronde and the minority of Louis XIV. The cardinals' memoirs offer an insightful glimpse into the dynamics of power at the French court, exploring themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for authority in a time marked by civil unrest and the manipulation of political allegiances.  In this volume of his memoirs, Cardinal de Retz reflects on his rise within the ecclesiastical hierarchy and his complex relationship with the French monarchy, specifically detailing his tumultuous encounters with Cardinal Richelieu and Cardinal Mazarin. Throughout the narrative, Retz shares candid and often self-critical observations about his motivations and the machinations that drove many of his political maneuvers, including plots and conspiracies against rival factions. His vivid storytelling encapsulates a world where public service and personal ambition are hopelessly intertwined, offering readers both a personal confession and a broader commentary on the nature of power within the context of 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Court and courtiers  aFrance -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715  aMazarin, Jules, 1602-166140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3842