The Origins of French Absolutism, 1598-1661

By:

Alan James

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Seminar Studies

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This controversial study takes the provocative line that the French monarchy was a complete success. James turns the idea of royal absolutism on its head by redefining the French monarchys success from 1598 - 1661. The Origins of French Absolutism, 1598-1661 maintains that building blocks were not being laid by the so-called architects of absolutism, but that by satisfying long-established, traditional ambitions, cardinal ministers Richelieu and Mazarin undoubtedly made the confident, ambitious reign of the late century possible.

Author Biography:

Alan James is a member of the Laughton Naval Unit of the War Studies Department, King's College London, where he teaches history. He is the author of The Navy and Government in Early Modern France, 1572-1661(2004) for which he won the prize of Best Young Academic Author of the Year' at King's College.

Release date Australia

April 13th, 2006

Author

Alan James

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Imprint

Longman

Pages

168

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Series

Seminar Studies

Dimensions

153x236x9

ISBN-13

9780582369009

Product ID

2581158

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