This concise and up-to-date assessment of Richelieu's career provides an enthralling introduction to the character and exercise of his power. Richelieu governed France for 18 years until his death and until the mid-20th century was viewed by Anglo-Saxon historians as cold, clever and ruthless. Recent interpretations have been more favourable and in this incisive study R. J. Knecht uses recent research to reassess Richelieu's career and achievements. *A convincing reassessment of Richelieu's ministerial career which examines the nature and mechanics of Richelieu's power and his methods of government. *Includes an examination of his rise to power, the opposition he encountered and his part in the development of royal absolutism in France. *Looks at domestic and foreign policy objectives and outcomes. *'...balanced and dispassionate - and entirely convincing' EnglishHistorical Review
- ISBN:
- 9780582437579
- 9780582437579
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Category:
- Biography: historical
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
-
17-08-2000
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Pages:
- 270
- Dimensions (mm):
- 216x138x12mm
- Weight:
- 0.45kg
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