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Anecdotal Recollections of the Congress of Vienna
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- La Garde-Chambonas, Auguste Louis Charles, Comte de, 1783-1853?
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Anecdotal Recollections of the Congress of Vienna" by La Garde-Chambonas is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the social dynamics and events surrounding the Congress of Vienna, a diplomatic conference aimed at reorganizing Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Through vivid anecdotes and personal observations, the author sheds light on the personalities and interactions of notable figures, including emperors and diplomats, during this significant assembly. The opening of the text introduces the setting of the Congress, emphasizing the blend of political deliberation with lavish festivities. It describes the arrival of various sovereigns in Vienna and highlights the atmosphere of excitement and celebration that permeated the city. The author recounts the grandeur of the social gatherings, contrasting the light-hearted interactions with the grave political responsibilities of the attendees. Additionally, early anecdotes about key figures, such as Prince de Ligne, establish a personal connection to the narrative, offering readers an engaging glimpse into the unique experiences and relationships formed during this pivotal moment in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2017-01-27
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