Memoirs Of Don Manuel De Godoy V1: Prince Of The Peace (1836) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165059645)

Memoirs of Don Manuel de Godoy, Volume 1: Prince of the Peace is a historical book written by Manuel de Godoy himself, a Spanish statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain during the reign of King Charles IV. The book was first published in 1836 and covers the period of Godoy's life from his early years to his political career and downfall.The book provides a firsthand account of the political and social atmosphere of Spain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Spanish War of Independence. Godoy also shares his personal experiences and relationships with notable figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and the royal family of Spain.Godoy's memoirs offer insights into the political and diplomatic strategies he employed during his time in power, as well as his controversial decisions that ultimately led to his downfall. The book also sheds light on the cultural and artistic developments of Spain during this period, including the rise of Spanish Romanticism.Overall, Memoirs of Don Manuel de Godoy, Volume 1: Prince of the Peace is a valuable historical document that provides readers with a unique perspective on the politics and culture of Spain during a pivotal period in its history.With An Introduction, Historical And Biographical Notes, Etc. In Two Volumes.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: Manuel De Godoy
ISBN-10: 1165059649
ISBN-13: 9781165059645
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 502
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d