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. Recent interpretations have been more favourable and in this incisive study R. J. Knecht uses recent research to reassess Richelieu's career and achievements.
Richelieu features in the following genres: European history, History of religion, History and Archaeology
Richelieu is available in Ebook, Paperback
Richelieu was written by R J Knecht and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Richelieu has 259 pages
Yes it is part of Profiles in Power series
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