02439cam a22003253u 4500 50708 UtSlPG 20260610134151.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 26007754 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DB Metternich, Clemens Wenzel Lothar, Fürst von, 1773-1859 Lettres du prince de Metternich à la comtesse de Lieven, 1818-1819 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-17 Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Lettres du prince de Metternich à la comtesse de Lieven, 1818-1819" by Metternich is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century. This work provides a fascinating glimpse into the personal correspondence between one of Europe's most influential diplomats and a prominent Russian figure, focusing on their romantic relationship intertwined with political discussions during a turbulent period in history. The letters reflect Metternich's character, revealing his philosophical musings and his perception of love and power. The opening of the work sets the stage for an intimate exploration of the relationship between Prince Metternich and Countess Lieven, highlighting their initial meeting at the Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle and the progression of their romantic connection. It details how their bond formed despite the initial coldness they perceived in each other, evolving through shared experiences and discussions on political ambitions. The letters promise to showcase Metternich's eloquence, his philosophical perspectives, and hints of his vanity, providing rich context about both their personal lives and the historical backdrop of early 19th-century diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lieven, Dorothea, Princess, 1785-1857 Hanoteau, Jean, 1869-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50708 91546 91546