02554cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000260011324501190013926400510025830000470030933600260035633700260038233800360040850000310044450801200047552014480059553400450204365300420208865300500213085600430218099900170222312548UtSlPG20260610133310.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDD1 aFontenoy, marquise de14aThe Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph, Austria-Hungary, Volume I. (of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aProduced by Bill Hershey and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project  a"The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph" by MME. LA MARQUISE DE FONTENOY is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides personal reminiscences and depictions of royal life at the courts of Germany and Austria, primarily focusing on the figures of Emperor William II of Germany and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary. Through vivid narratives, the book aims to unveil the complexities of courtly interactions, political dynamics, and royal personalities, often challenging prevailing public perceptions.  The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Emperor William II's dual character, as described through the observations of Count S----, a close companion in diplomatic circles. The narrative reflects on William's charming yet self-conscious demeanor, examining how external factors, such as social settings and his royal duties, complicate his genuine persona. The recounting of a poignant childhood incident emphasizes the emperor's compassion, contrasting sharply with the aloofness expected from his position. This blend of personal anecdotes and broader reflections establishes a rich context for understanding the tumultuous atmosphere of the early 20th-century courts, inviting readers to delve deeper into the lives of these historical figures and the intricate world they inhabited. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWilliam II, German Emperor, 1859-1941  aFranz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-191640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12548  c53966d53966