Jean Le Clerc - Vie d'Armand Jean cardinal de Richelieu, principal ministre d'Estat de Louis XIII - 1696

Rarest edition of this work which belongs to the historical and biographical literature devoted to the great political figures of the French monarchy -

The work focuses on Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642), whose actions profoundly marked the reign of Louis XIII and helped reshape the relations between the Crown, the nobility and foreign powers -

Churchman who became one of the leading actors in the royal government, Richelieu established himself as the defender of monarchical authority and as the architect of a policy aimed at strengthening the state against the particular interests of the great lords -

His career illustrates the close links between religion, diplomacy and political power in 17th-century France, a period characterized by internal conflicts, dynastic rivalries and a constant struggle for the balance of forces in Europe -

Jean Le Clerc - Vie d'Armand Jean cardinal de Richelieu, principal ministre d'Estat de Louis XIII - 1696 - Tome II - A Cologne -
606 pages + (30pages)

Good binding condition, the work in its full Havana calf leather original binding, wear from use, some minor defects on covers and spine (a few stains and minor scratches), headcaps and corners worn, speckled edges, spine with raised bands ornate, gilded lettering on morocco inlaid piece, gilded page numbers -

Good interior condition, browned paper, title page printed in red and black and adorned with a beautiful vignette, nice engraving, marbled endpapers in acceptable condition, good copy -

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