These memoirs, written by various members of the Metternich family, provide an inside look into the life of one of Europe's most influential political figures, Prince Klemens von Metternich, who served as the Austrian Empire's Chancellor from 1821 to 1848. It covers a wide range of topics, from Metternich's personal beliefs and family life to his diplomatic efforts and political maneuvering.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 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.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.