Copy of Memoires, ecrites à son fils contenant l'histoire de sa vie, 1609, ca. 1650.

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Copy of Memoires, ecrites à son fils contenant l'histoire de sa vie, 1609, ca. 1650.

Written by the Duc in 1609, at the age of 54 (see sig. A1v). He gives accounts of political and military events he has lived through and participated in.

67 leaves ; 30 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7623959

Folger Shakespeare Library

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