Henri-Auguste de Loménie, comte de Brienne - Mémoires du Comte de Brienne, Ministre & Premier Secrétaire d'État - 1719

Rare three-volume set of this important historical testimony on the political, diplomatic and governmental life of France in the 17th century, from the reign of Louis XIII to the death of Cardinal Mazarin, the principal minister of the monarchy during the minority of Louis XIV -

This work outlines the notable events of a period characterized by the strengthening of royal authority, the rivalries among the kingdom's leading figures, military conflicts and the diplomatic negotiations that determined the evolution of modern France -

Thanks to his position within the royal administration and his knowledge of state affairs, Brienne provides a particular insight into how the government operates, the decisions made at the pinnacle of power and the relationships between the sovereign, his ministers, the princes of the blood, the great lords and the representatives of foreign powers -

Henri-Auguste de Loménie, comte de Brienne - Mémoires du Comte de Brienne, Ministre & Premier Secrétaire d'État, contenant les évènements les plus remarquables du Règne de Louis XIII, & de celui de Louis XIV jusqu'à la mort du Cardinal Mazarin - 1719 - Tome I, II et III - Jean Frederic Bernard -
(7) ff. - 284 pp.; (1) f. - 294 pp.; (1) f. - 290 Pages.

Good condition of the bindings, volumes in their full period calf, showing signs of wear, some minor defects on boards and spine, headcaps damaged with small losses, joints and corners worn, foxing on the edges, red edges, spine with raised bands, titles and volumes gilted -

Good interior condition, some foxing and stains, title pages printed in red and black and adorned with a fine vignette, marbled endpapers in decent condition, a pleasing set -

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