Richelieu (1908)

Richelieu is a historical biography written by Richard Lodge and published in 1908. The book tells the story of Cardinal Richelieu, a powerful and influential figure in 17th century France. Richelieu was a key advisor to King Louis XIII and played a major role in shaping French politics and foreign policy during his time in office. The book explores Richelieu's early life, his rise to power, and his many accomplishments as a statesman and diplomat. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with illness. Lodge draws on a wide range of historical sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this fascinating figure. Richelieu is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, politics, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.