02542cam a22003613u 4500 28169 UtSlPG 20260610133637.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Guizot, François, 1787-1874 Memoirs to Illustrate the History of My Time, Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-02-24 Produced by Paul Murray, Carla Foust, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Memoirs to Illustrate the History of My Time, Volume 1" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a personal recollection of events and sentiments from Guizot's life, particularly in relation to the political upheaval and restoration of France following the Napoleonic era. It explores the complexities of French society during a time of significant change, narrated through the author's experiences and reflections on key historical figures and moments. The opening of the memoir establishes Guizot’s intent to document his life story and the turbulent historical context he navigated, acknowledging both the personal and societal struggles during this period. He reflects on his early experiences in society, his political introductions, and the contrasting political landscapes he encountered, including his connections with notable figures like M. de Châteaubriand and Madame de Staël. Guizot also lays the groundwork for his role during the Restoration of the Bourbon monarchy, emphasizing the challenges of balancing liberty, order, and the restoration of France's political identity amidst ongoing discontent and factionalism in the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Restoration, 1814-1830 France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 France -- Politics and government -- 1814-1830 France -- Politics and government -- 1830-1848 Europe -- Politics and government -- 1815-1848 Cole, John William, -1870 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28169 69078 69078