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The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England. volume 5 (of 6) : Mémoires d'outre-tombe volume 5
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Memoirs of François René Vicomte de Chateaubriand sometime Ambassador to England" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and reflections of François René de Chateaubriand, showcasing his experiences during his tenure as an ambassador and his insights into the political landscape of Europe, particularly concerning the papacy and its intricate elections. At the start of the memoirs, the author introduces various themes, including the death of Pope Leo XII and the ensuing dynamics of the Conclave tasked with electing his successor. Through personal letters and dispatches, Chateaubriand recounts his observations of the Roman political atmosphere, the reactions of the cardinals, and his own sentiments about the election process. His correspondence with influential figures like Madame Récamier reveals both the emotional weight of these events on him and the complexities of diplomatic relations during a transformative period in European history. Through the opening chapters, readers are invited to witness the intersection of personal narrative and historical documentation, painting a vivid picture of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9moires_d%27Outre-Tombe
- Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2017-07-08
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