Richelieu ( Armand du Plessis, Duc de ) - Testament politique du Cardinal Duc de Richelieu - 1708
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Testament politique du Cardinal Duc de Richelieu, by Armand du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu; Amsterdam, 1708; reissue edition; bound in full purple calf leather; 201 pages in one volume containing 2 parts.
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Old edition given in Amsterdam in 1708, in 2 volumes, octavo format, here bound in a full porphyry calf leather volume.
First published in 1688, the political testament of Cardinal Richelieu, whose authenticity is now established, was written alongside his governmental actions, serving as both an echo and a continuation of them. Yet, many of his remarks transcend the immediate historical context of the 1620s-1640s. In a sometimes striking style, it is the very philosophy of the role of statesman—its principles, demands, and constraints—that the great minister lays out, and which remain relevant today.
Armand-Jean du Plessis, bishop of Luçon, Cardinal Richelieu, and chief minister from 1624 to 1642, needs no introduction.
Richelieu, Armand du Plessis, Cardinal, Duke of.
Political Testament. (2 parts in 1 volume).
Amsterdam, Chez Henri Desbordes, 1708
in-12 (17 x 9.5 cm); 5f. 196-(6)-201pp. 1f.
Purple calfskin binding, ornamented spine with raised bands, with a title piece and gilt fleurons. Rolls on the edges, red speckled edges.
Condition: slight missing at the first endpaper, a corner pierced. Paper slightly yellowed, fine light foxing and light burn spots on some pages, without severity. Angular loss at the last guard. Good copy.
Subject: Rare Richelieu Political Testament 1620-1640
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We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
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48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateOld edition given in Amsterdam in 1708, in 2 volumes, octavo format, here bound in a full porphyry calf leather volume.
First published in 1688, the political testament of Cardinal Richelieu, whose authenticity is now established, was written alongside his governmental actions, serving as both an echo and a continuation of them. Yet, many of his remarks transcend the immediate historical context of the 1620s-1640s. In a sometimes striking style, it is the very philosophy of the role of statesman—its principles, demands, and constraints—that the great minister lays out, and which remain relevant today.
Armand-Jean du Plessis, bishop of Luçon, Cardinal Richelieu, and chief minister from 1624 to 1642, needs no introduction.
Richelieu, Armand du Plessis, Cardinal, Duke of.
Political Testament. (2 parts in 1 volume).
Amsterdam, Chez Henri Desbordes, 1708
in-12 (17 x 9.5 cm); 5f. 196-(6)-201pp. 1f.
Purple calfskin binding, ornamented spine with raised bands, with a title piece and gilt fleurons. Rolls on the edges, red speckled edges.
Condition: slight missing at the first endpaper, a corner pierced. Paper slightly yellowed, fine light foxing and light burn spots on some pages, without severity. Angular loss at the last guard. Good copy.
Subject: Rare Richelieu Political Testament 1620-1640
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Politics
Book Title
Testament politique du Cardinal Duc de Richelieu
Author/ Illustrator
Richelieu ( Armand du Plessis, Duc de )
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1708
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
201
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