02377cam a22003253u 4500 3842 UtSlPG 20260610133117.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Retz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de, 1613-1679 Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz — Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-02 Produced by David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3842 45888 45888