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: | 9781138835863 |
| Publication date: | 27th April 2015 |
| Author: | R J Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham, UK Knecht |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Series: | Profiles In Power |
| Genres: |
Biography: historical, political and military European history Political leaders and leadership |
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: Biography: historical, political and military, European history, Political leaders and leadership
Richelieu is available in Hardback
Richelieu was written by R J Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham, UK Knecht and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Richelieu has 272 pages
Yes it is part of Profiles In Power series
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