Richelieu

By:

R.J. Knecht

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Profiles in Power

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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

Author Biography:

R.J. Knecht has written extensively on French history and his publications includes " the Rise and fall of Renaissance France" (1996) and " The French Civil Wars 1562-1598" (2000).

Release date Australia

August 17th, 2000

Author

R.J. Knecht

Audience

Tertiary Education (US: College)

Pages

270

Series

Profiles in Power

Dimensions

131x210x12

ISBN-13

9780582437579

Product ID

2183480

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