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.
| ISBN: | 9780582437579 |
| Publication date: | 17th August 2000 |
| Author: | R J Knecht |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 259 pages |
| Series: | Profiles in Power |
| Genres: |
European history History of religion History and Archaeology |
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.
Richelieu features in the following genres: European history, History of religion, History and Archaeology
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Richelieu was written by R J Knecht and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Richelieu has 259 pages
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