Cardinal de Richelieu by Eleanor C. Price
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About this eBook
| Author | Price, Eleanor C. (Eleanor Catherine), -1933 |
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| LoC No. | 13012518 |
| Title | Cardinal de Richelieu |
| Original Publication | London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1912. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Cardinal de Richelieu" by Eleanor C. Price is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and influence of Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, detailing his early years and ascent to power in French political life. It offers insights into his character, the complexities of his time, and the significant impact he had on the monarchy and European politics. The opening of the biography introduces Armand de Richelieu's humble beginnings in 1585, within a lesser noble family in Poitou, France. It sketches the historical context of his early life, highlighting the tumultuous political climate of the time, including the power struggles between Catholics and Huguenots. As a child in an environment marked by civil war and family ambition, Richelieu's formative experiences are outlined, setting the stage for his eventual rise to prominence as a pivotal statesman and cardinal. The narrative paints a vivid picture of his family's challenges, his upbringing, and the intricate social dynamics that would shape his future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 |
| Subject | Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71607 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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