The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III by Pöllnitz
QR code
"The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III" by Pöllnitz is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This volume continues to chronicle the life and observations of Baron de Pollnitz during his travels across Europe, focusing on the various courts and their notable figures. The memoirs provide insight into political dynamics, cultural practices, and personal anecdotes from the author's experiences, making it a valuable read for those interested
in history and European nobility. The opening of this volume begins with an introduction to the author's family background, tracing his lineage back to Thuringia and detailing the impressive careers of his grandfather and uncle under the Elector of Brandenburg. It recounts the author's early life and the impact of his father's death, leading to his upbringing under his mother at a prominent court in Germany. The narrative also touches on the lavish life at court, the relationships and rivalries among nobility, and the eventual rise of a new minister, Count de Wartemberg, whose appointment sets the stage for the subsequent political intrigues and personal dramas that will unfold in the narrative. The details provided lay a foundation for understanding the complex interplay of power and personal connections that characterize the memoirs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Pöllnitz, Karl Ludwig, Freiherr von, 1692-1775 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III Being the Observations He Made in His Late Travels from Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Henry Gardiner 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) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Saxony (Germany) -- Court and courtiers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38507 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Last Update | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 654 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!