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Richelieu, EPUB eBook

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This concise and up-to-date assessment of Richelieu's career provides an enthralling introduction to the character and exercise of his power.

Richelieu governed France for 18 years until his death and until the mid-20th century was viewed by Anglo-Saxon historians as cold, clever and ruthless.

Recent interpretations have been more favourable and in this incisive study R.

J. Knecht uses recent research to reassess Richelieu's career and achievements.

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