Memoirs of Cardinal Dubois V1 is a book that contains the personal memoirs of Cardinal Dubois, a prominent figure in the French court during the early 18th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which chronicles different periods of Dubois' life, from his early years as a priest to his rise to power as a trusted advisor to King Louis XV.Throughout the book, Dubois provides a detailed account of the political and social events that shaped his life and the lives of those around him. He also offers ...
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Memoirs of Cardinal Dubois V1 is a book that contains the personal memoirs of Cardinal Dubois, a prominent figure in the French court during the early 18th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which chronicles different periods of Dubois' life, from his early years as a priest to his rise to power as a trusted advisor to King Louis XV.Throughout the book, Dubois provides a detailed account of the political and social events that shaped his life and the lives of those around him. He also offers insights into the inner workings of the French court during this period, including the intrigues, rivalries, and power struggles that defined the era.In addition to its historical significance, Memoirs of Cardinal Dubois V1 is also an engaging and entertaining read, filled with colorful anecdotes, witty observations, and vivid descriptions of the people and places that Dubois encountered during his lifetime. Whether you are a history buff, a fan of memoirs, or simply looking for a compelling read, this book is sure to captivate and inform.1929. Part One of Two Volumes. Embellished with photogravure portraits of Cardinal Dubois and the Duc d Orleans, together with twelve full page drawings by Lui Trugo. This is one of the more important memoirs of court life in 17th Century France. The Memoirs of Cardinal Dubois, French statesman and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, has been sensitively translated by the English Nineties poet Ernest Dowson. Dubois became secretary of state for foreign affairs. Reversing the foreign policy of King Louis XIV, he concluded the Triple Alliance of 1717 with England and the Netherlands, and negotiated marriage contracts between the royal houses of France and Spain. In 1721 he was made a cardinal and in 1722 became chief minister.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.
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