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100 1 _aPöllnitz, Karl Ludwig, Freiherr von,
_d1692-1775
245 1 4 _aThe Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume IV :
_bBeing the Observations He Made in His Late Travels from Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-01-07
508 _aProduced by Robert Connal, Henry Gardiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume IV" by Pöllnitz is a historical account written during the early 18th century. The work chronicles the observations of Baron de Pollnitz during his travels across various European countries, providing insights into the political climate, social customs, and notable figures of the time. The memoir offers a detailed portrayal of the courts of Spain, France, and other nations, detailing the intrigues and events that shaped Europe during this period. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to a rich tapestry of political maneuverings in Europe, particularly focusing on the tensions following the significant battles and diplomatic relationships established during the 1718-1719 period. Pöllnitz recounts events such as the successful campaigns against the Turks led by Prince Eugene, Spain's military ventures in Sicily, and the unrest at the court of France, including a conspiracy against the regent. The author's narrative blends personal anecdotes with historical context, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the courts and characters that defined European high society at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope -- Description and travel
653 _aSaxony (Germany) -- Court and courtiers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38519
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