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Richelieu (Profiles in Power)

Robert J. Knecht

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Description:'A devil and a popish one at that': until the mid-twentieth century this was the familiar Anglo-Saxon view of the latest subject in Profiles in Power, Armand Jean Duplessis, Cardinal and Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642). Cold, clever and ruthless, Richelieu governed the destinies of France for eighteen years until his death, in spite of his uncertain hold on the loyalties of Louis XIII and of many attempts by his aristocratic enemies to unseat him. Modern historians present a more sophisticated, and usually more sympathetic, picture: Richelieu the firm, selfless and far-seeing statesman, restorer of France's greatness after her disastrous civil wars, and founder of the absolute monarchy that reached its zenith under Louis XIV.Now, in this incisive study, R. J. Knecht uses the wealth of recent research on Richelieu's career to examine the nature of his achievement and to reassess the man behind the masks -- no simple task, since Richelieu's mastery of propaganda has exercised a profound influence on his reputation even into our own time.The first part of this book provides a broadly chronological survey of Richelieu's ministerial career. Thereafter, separate chapters focus on such key aspects of it as Richelieu's relations with the his nobility and with the protestants; his conduct of foreign affairs and war; his influence on the economy, overseas development and taxation; his use of propaganda; his patronage of letters and the arts; and his part in the development of royal absolutism in France.The Richelieu revealed in these compelling pages -- the most concise and up-to-date assessment of his career at present available in any language -- is more convincingly human than the chill Olympian figure of legend. Professor Knecht shows us a man under constant pressure, terrible to his enemies but vulnerable in his relations with the king; a man who knew how to fawn as well as to strike, and whose hold on power was always less confident than his exercise of it. This background of continual tension, uncertainty and unease exposes, and helps to explain, Richelieu's failings -- yet his achievements seem all the more formidable in the light of it.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Richelieu (Profiles in Power). To get started finding Richelieu (Profiles in Power), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: 'A devil and a popish one at that': until the mid-twentieth century this was the familiar Anglo-Saxon view of the latest subject in Profiles in Power, Armand Jean Duplessis, Cardinal and Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642). Cold, clever and ruthless, Richelieu governed the destinies of France for eighteen years until his death, in spite of his uncertain hold on the loyalties of Louis XIII and of many attempts by his aristocratic enemies to unseat him. Modern historians present a more sophisticated, and usually more sympathetic, picture: Richelieu the firm, selfless and far-seeing statesman, restorer of France's greatness after her disastrous civil wars, and founder of the absolute monarchy that reached its zenith under Louis XIV.Now, in this incisive study, R. J. Knecht uses the wealth of recent research on Richelieu's career to examine the nature of his achievement and to reassess the man behind the masks -- no simple task, since Richelieu's mastery of propaganda has exercised a profound influence on his reputation even into our own time.The first part of this book provides a broadly chronological survey of Richelieu's ministerial career. Thereafter, separate chapters focus on such key aspects of it as Richelieu's relations with the his nobility and with the protestants; his conduct of foreign affairs and war; his influence on the economy, overseas development and taxation; his use of propaganda; his patronage of letters and the arts; and his part in the development of royal absolutism in France.The Richelieu revealed in these compelling pages -- the most concise and up-to-date assessment of his career at present available in any language -- is more convincingly human than the chill Olympian figure of legend. Professor Knecht shows us a man under constant pressure, terrible to his enemies but vulnerable in his relations with the king; a man who knew how to fawn as well as to strike, and whose hold on power was always less confident than his exercise of it. This background of continual tension, uncertainty and unease exposes, and helps to explain, Richelieu's failings -- yet his achievements seem all the more formidable in the light of it.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Richelieu (Profiles in Power). To get started finding Richelieu (Profiles in Power), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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