Richelieu : A Study. [Richelieu the founder of modern Europe -- Richelieu and Bismarck -- The political circumstance: domestic -- The political circumstance: foreign -- The person and character -- The surrounding figures -- The approach -- Find, check, and kill -- The Valtelline -- La Rochelle -- The day of dupes -- Gustavus Adolphus -- The final war.]

Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953. [subject: Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642. ]

Published by Philadelphia & London, J.B. Lippincott Co., 1929, 1929

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5th printing ; 392 p. front, plates, ports., maps 25 cm. ; with 7 illustrations and 4 maps. ; black cloth with decorations in red and gold ; no dustjacket ; bookplate ; foxing ; LCCN: 29-28658 ; LC: DC123.9.R5; Dewey: 944.032 ; OCLC: 615641 ; Contents: Richelieu the founder of modern Europe -- Richelieu and Bismarck -- The political circumstance: domestic -- The political circumstance: foreign -- The person and character -- The surrounding figures -- The approach -- Find, check, and kill -- The Valtelline -- La Rochelle -- The day of dupes -- Gustavus Adolphus -- The final war. ; "A biography of Cardinal Richelieu of France-considered by many to be the founder of modern Europe-this book does not seek to make Richelieu a figure either of irrational worship or irrational hate. Belloc impartially examines Richelieu's life and career, delves into his Catholic and family roots, and pinpoints their relevance to the development of his character, his thought, and his political and religious policy." ; VG. Seller Inventory # 006202

Bibliographic Details

Title: Richelieu : A Study. [Richelieu the founder ...

Publisher: Philadelphia & London, J.B. Lippincott Co., 1929

Publication Date: 1929

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Book Type: Book