Memoirs of the Cardinal de Retz, containing the particulars of his own life, with the most secret transactions of the French Court and the Civil Wars. Translated from the French. This book, "Memoirs. Volume 1", by Jean François Paul de Gondi de Retz, is a replication of a book originally published before 1774. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.