Richelieu

Richelieu: And The Growth Of French Power (1900) is a historical book written by James Breck Perkins. The book explores the life and legacy of Cardinal Richelieu, a key figure in French history who served as the chief minister to King Louis XIII from 1624 until his death in 1642. Perkins examines Richelieu's political career and the ways in which he helped to strengthen and expand French power during a period of significant upheaval and conflict in Europe. The book covers a range of topics, including Richelieu's role in the Thirty Years' War, his efforts to centralize and modernize the French state, and his impact on the arts and culture of his time. Through a careful analysis of primary sources and historical records, Perkins provides readers with a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of the most important figures in French history. Richelieu: And The Growth Of French Power is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of France or the political and cultural developments of the early modern period.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.