Vagabond Courtier, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Charles Louis von Pollnitz

ISBN 10: 1331211840 / ISBN 13: 9781331211846

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This rich memoir offers a strikingly candid and detailed first-hand account of European court life in the early 18th century, meticulously recorded by Baron Charles Louis von Pollnitz. Delving into the political, social, and cultural dynamics of courts from Paris to Prague, Berlin to Rome, this book is an unparalleled chronicle of a bygone era. Pollnitz's keen observation and openness to new experiences bring the courts vividly to life, from their lavish balls and diplomatic machinations to their courtiers, eccentricities, and scandals. Within these pages, the reader will find not only a fascinating historical record but also a profound exploration of the human condition, laid bare amidst the grandeur and excess of the European courts. Beyond the anecdotes, this book provides insightful commentary on the complex politics and personalities shaping European history during a pivotal period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vagabond Courtier, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331211840
• ISBN 13: 9781331211846
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

Step into 18th-century European courts through the lively memoirs and letters of Baron Charles Louis von Pollnitz, a witty observer of power, pomp, and palace life.

This edition presents his vivid notes from journeys across Berlin, Bayreuth, and beyond, offering a front-row view of royal intrigue and social spectacle.

The book blends travelogue with court gossip, capturing the color of grand houses, hunting, theatres, and intimate moments behind gilded doors. Pollnitz’s voice brings to life the people, places, and fashions that defined an era, from the Queen of Poland’s Court to the Hermitage at Bayreuth.

• Rich portraits of monarchs, courtiers, and charming rogues
• Detailed scenes of travel, entertainment, and daily life at European courts
• Anecdotes about diplomacy, money, and the subtler arts of influence
• A firsthand window into the culture, manners, and politics of the time

Ideal for readers fascinated by royal history, courtly life, and European travel in the 1700s.