Richelieu
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Louis Auchincloss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has sticker remains on front (see photo) and some very small wear and tears along edges
A compelling historical novel, Richelieu chronicles the life and machinations of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu, the formidable chief minister to King Louis XIII. This narrative masterfully portrays the intricate political landscape of 17th-century France, detailing Richelieu's relentless pursuit of power and his strategic consolidation of the monarchy's authority. The prose presents a vivid portrait of a man whose ambition shaped a nation, illustrating the ruthless intelligence and unwavering resolve that defined his era. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of court intrigue, religious conflict, and the forging of a modern state.
Author: Louis Auchincloss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has sticker remains on front (see photo) and some very small wear and tears along edges
A compelling historical novel, Richelieu chronicles the life and machinations of Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu, the formidable chief minister to King Louis XIII. This narrative masterfully portrays the intricate political landscape of 17th-century France, detailing Richelieu's relentless pursuit of power and his strategic consolidation of the monarchy's authority. The prose presents a vivid portrait of a man whose ambition shaped a nation, illustrating the ruthless intelligence and unwavering resolve that defined his era. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of court intrigue, religious conflict, and the forging of a modern state.