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Delve into the tumultuous world of 18th-century France with ""Journal and Memoirs of the Marquis D'Argenson, Volume 1."" This compelling translation by Katharine P. Wormeley offers readers a privileged glimpse into the life and times of RenÃ(c)-Louis de Voyer, marquis d'Argenson, a prominent figure in the court of Louis XV. Published from the autograph manuscripts held in the Library of the Louvre and introduced by C.A. Sainte-Beuve, these memoirs provide invaluable insights into the political intrigues, social customs, and intellectual currents of the era. D'Argenson's keen observations and candid reflections paint a vivid portrait of a society on the brink of transformation. Experience history firsthand through the eyes of a man who was both a participant and a discerning commentator on the events that shaped his world. ""Journal and Memoirs of the Marquis D'Argenson"" is essential reading for anyone interested in French history, biography, or the art of memoir. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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