La Verità Reconnue, Ou Les Intrigues De Sainct Germain

Edité par Chez Arnould Cotinent, Ruë Des Carmes, Au Petit Jesus, A Paris, 1649

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With wood-engraved title vignette & decorated initial. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. Slight creasing to front page.; The Mazarinades were a significant form of political propaganda during the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653. These pamphlets, named after Cardinal Mazarin, were a response to widespread dissatisfaction with his financial policies, foreign origins, and perceived corruption during the regency of Anne of Austria and the minority of Louis XIV. Over several thousand Mazarinades were published, blending satire, personal attacks, and political critique to challenge Mazarinâs authority. They became a powerful tool for expressing the grievances of various factions, including the parlement of Paris and discontented nobles, against what they saw as centralized despotism and foreign influence. The historical context of the Mazarinades lies in the broader unrest of the Fronde, which was fueled by financial crises, heavy taxation, and noble resistance to Mazarinâs consolidation of power. These pamphlets were not just tools of rebellion but also an early example of mass media influencing public opinion. They accused Mazarin of embezzlement, undermining French institutions, and even immoral behavior, turning him into a symbol of everything wrong with the government. While the Fronde ultimately failed to remove Mazarin from power, the Mazarinades left a lasting legacy as an early form of political journalism that foreshadowed later revolutionary discourse. One prominent example is La Và rità reconnue, ou, les intrigues de Sainct Germain, published in 1649 and attributed to Cardinal de Retz. This pamphlet critiques the political manipulations surrounding Cardinal Mazarin during the Fronde. It opens with a condemnation of corrupt ministers who exploit religion and royal authority for personal gain while masking their ambitions under false appearances of piety and loyalty. The pamphlet specifically targets Mazarin and his allies, portraying them as tyrannical figures who undermine the monarchy for their own enrichment. It also discusses key figures such as the Duke of Orlà ans and Prince de Condà , highlighting their conflicting ambitions and their roles in perpetuating instability within France. The title suggests an intent to "reveal the truth" about the intrigues at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a royal court closely associated with Mazarinâs influence during this period. The pamphlet focuses on exposing political machinations behind alliances and decisions that consolidated power at the expense of national unity. Like other Mazarinades, it aligns with broader themes of resistance against corrupt governance and foreign domination. Through its critique, it seeks to rally public opinion against Mazarinâs administration while emphasizing moral condemnation and calls for reform. Cardinal de Retz (Jean François Paul de Gondi) was one of the most prominent figures in the Fronde. Born in 1613 into an influential family, he became Archbishop of Paris in 1644 and used his position to organize resistance against Mazarin. Known for his charisma and political cunning, Retz was both a critic of absolutism and an ambitious power player deeply involved in plotting against Richelieu and Mazarin. His Memoirs, written after his active involvement in politics, provide a vivid account of the Frondeâs events and his own role in them. Despite imprisonment during the later stages of the Fronde (1652â"1654) , Retz eventually reconciled with Louis XIV and retired from active politics after resigning his archbishopric in 1662 in exchange for the abbacy of Saint-Denis. His writings remain essential for understanding 17th-century French politics, offering insight into both his personal ambitions and broader critiques of centralized power. Together with works like La Và rità reconnue, Retzâs legacy highlights how literature served as both a weapon and a record during one of Franceâs most turb.…

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Titre
La Verità Reconnue, Ou Les Intrigues De Sainct Germain
Auteur
[Retz, Jean-François Paul De Gondi, Cardinal De
Éditeur
Chez Arnould Cotinent, Ruë Des Carmes, Au Petit Jesus, A Paris
Année de publication
1649
État de l'article
Very Good
Jaquette
No Dust Jacket
Reliure
Disbound
Édition
First Edition.

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