Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Vol. 1

Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "e;womanizer"e;. He associated with European royalty, popes and cardinals, along with luminaries such as Voltaire, Goethe and Mozart.