Publisher's Synopsis
""Richelieu"" by Karl Federn is a biography of the famous French statesman and cardinal, Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu. The book explores Richelieu's life and career, from his early days as a bishop to his rise to power as the chief minister of France under King Louis XIII. Federn delves into Richelieu's political and military strategies, including his role in the Thirty Years' War and his efforts to centralize and strengthen the French monarchy. The book also examines Richelieu's personal life, including his relationships with women and his role as a patron of the arts. Overall, ""Richelieu"" provides a comprehensive look at one of the most influential figures in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.