Cardinal de Retz was a key figure in the political and religious turmoil of 17th century France. His memoirs offer a candid and insightful view of the intrigues and power struggles of the era, including his involvement in the Fronde rebellions against the regency of Anne of Austria. This edition includes a detailed introduction and annotations to help readers navigate the complex web of political relationships and historical context.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.