Memoirs of Cardinal Dubois Part One - Paperback

Memoirs of Cardinal Dubois V1 is a book written by Cardinal Dubois himself, detailing his life and experiences as a prominent figure in French politics and the Catholic Church during the early 18th century. Dubois was a close advisor to King Louis XV and played a key role in the country's foreign policy, particularly in its dealings with Spain and England. The book provides insights into the political and social landscape of France during this period, as well as Dubois' personal relationships with other notable figures of the time. The memoirs also offer a glimpse into the inner workings of the Catholic Church and its role in shaping European politics. Overall, Memoirs of Cardinal Dubois V1 is a fascinating read for history buffs and those interested in the intersection of politics and religion in early modern Europe.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.