Publisher's Synopsis
The Entire Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz is a book that provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life and times of Jean-Francois Paul de Gondi, also known as Cardinal de Retz. The book is a memoir written by the cardinal himself and covers his life from his childhood to his days as a cardinal in the Catholic Church.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods of the cardinal's life. The first chapter provides an introduction to the cardinal's childhood and early years, while the subsequent chapters cover his time as a bishop and his involvement in the Fronde rebellion.The book also covers the cardinal's relationship with Queen Anne of Austria, the regent of France during the Fronde rebellion. It provides insights into the political and social climate of France during the 17th century and sheds light on the various factions and power struggles that shaped the country's history.Overall, The Entire Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most influential figures in French history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France, the Catholic Church, or European politics during the 17th century.I found the archbishopric sunk both in its temporals and spirituals by the sordidness, negligence, and incapacity of my uncle. I foresaw infinite obstacles to its reestablishment, but perceived that the greatest and most insuperable difficulty lay in myself. I considered that the strictest morals are necessarily required in a bishop. I felt myself the more obliged to be strictly circumspect as my uncle had been very disorderly and scandalous.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.
