Journal And Memoirs Of The Marquis D'Argenson V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162994536)

Journal and Memoirs of the Marquis D'Argenson V1 is a book written by the French aristocrat and statesman, Ren�����-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis d'Argenson. The book is a collection of his personal journal entries and memoirs, covering the period from 1714 to 1747. D'Argenson was a prominent figure in the French government during the reign of Louis XV, serving as the Minister of War and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. His journal entries provide a unique insight into the political and social climate of France during this time period, as well as his personal thoughts and feelings about the events and people he encountered.The memoirs included in the book cover D'Argenson's experiences as a young man in the French court, his time as a soldier in the War of the Spanish Succession, and his rise to power in the French government. He also reflects on his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Voltaire and Madame de Pompadour.Overall, Journal and Memoirs of the Marquis D'Argenson V1 is a valuable historical document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent French statesman and the tumultuous era in which he lived.In Two Volumes. Published From The Autograph Mss. In The Library Of The Louvre By E. J. B. Rathery.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.

Author: Marquis D'Argenson
ISBN-10: 1162994533
ISBN-13: 9781162994536
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d