Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu - Testament Politique d'Armand du Plessis - 1690

RICHELIEU (Armand-Jean du Plessis)

Political Testament of Armand du Plessis.

Amsterdam, published by Henry Desbordes, 1690.

2 parts in 1 volume, octavo (14.5 x 8 cm), mottled calf (contemporary binding), decorated spine with raised bands, decorative roll on the board edges, mottled edges, [16]-230; 190 pages (complete). Corners and spine ends rubbed, beginnings of splits at the head of the hinges, occasional foxing. Good overall condition.

4th edition, devoted to the political thought and principles of government of Cardinal Richelieu.
The work deals in particular with the administration of the kingdom, royal authority, public finances, and the conduct of state affairs.

A good copy.