Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of the Comte de Gramont is a historical memoir written by Anthony Hamilton. The book tells the story of Philibert, Count of Gramont, a French nobleman who lived during the 17th century. The memoir is written in the form of a series of anecdotes and stories, which provide a colorful and entertaining portrait of the court of Charles II of England.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a biography of the Comte de Gramont, which covers his early life in France, his time at the court of Louis XIV, and his adventures in England. The second part of the book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the Comte de Gramont and the people he knew, including Charles II, Nell Gwyn, and the Duke of Buckingham.The memoir is notable for its lively and witty style, as well as its frank and sometimes scandalous portrayal of the court of Charles II. The book is considered a classic of 17th-century literature and is widely regarded as one of the best examples of the memoir genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
