Le Cardinal de Richelieu by Hyacinthe Corne
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"Le Cardinal de Richelieu" by Hyacinthe Corne is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the life and political career of Armand-Jean du Plessis, known as Cardinal Richelieu, exploring his significant role in shaping France's monarchy and national unity during a tumultuous period. The narrative highlights Richelieu's navigation through court intrigues, alliances, and his quest for power amidst the rivalries of nobles and the challenges posed by
religious conflicts. The opening of the work sets the stage by examining the state of France before Richelieu's rise to power. It describes the aftermath of the Hundred Years' War, a country weakened and splintered by feudal divisions and civil strife. The text outlines Richelieu's early life and ambitions, hinting at his transformation from a pious bishop into a formidable political player. As the chapters progress, we see early conflicts, including the complex interactions with the regent Marie de Médicis and the machinations leading to the dismissal and eventual downfall of her favorites, positioning Richelieu as a key figure capable of influencing the fate of the French crown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Corne, Hyacinthe, 1802-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le Cardinal de Richelieu |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| 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. | 36416 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36416-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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