Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 5) by François Guizot
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"Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 5)" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work presents the author’s reflections and observations on political events of his time, particularly focusing on his experiences during his ambassadorship in England under Queen Victoria. It delves into themes of diplomacy, the interplay of social classes, and the political relationships between nations. The opening of the memoir recounts
Guizot's arrival in England and his initial impressions of the country, highlighting the contrasts between France and England in terms of social behavior and government dynamics. Guizot reflects on the importance of understanding the English political landscape, especially the unique relationship between the aristocracy and democracy in British society. As he navigates his new role at the French embassy, he discusses his interactions with prominent figures such as Lord Palmerston and the Queen, while also pondering the implications of current events in Europe, such as the situation regarding Méhémet Ali and the Ottoman Empire. The opening sets a rich stage for Guizot's experiences, providing insights into the complexities of diplomatic relations during a tumultuous period in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 5) |
| Credits | Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1814-1830 |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1830-1848 |
| Subject | Guizot, M. (François), 1787-1874 |
| Subject | France -- Foreign relations -- 1815-1848 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18294 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18294-0 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 150 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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