Richelieu (1884)

Richelieu is a historical biography written by Berthold Zeller in 1884. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of Armand Jean du Plessis, the Cardinal-Duke of Richelieu, who was a prominent figure in French politics during the 17th century. The biography covers Richelieu's early life, his rise to power as the chief minister of King Louis XIII, his political and religious reforms, his role in the Thirty Years' War, and his legacy as a statesman and diplomat. Zeller provides a detailed analysis of Richelieu's policies and strategies, his relationships with other political figures, and his impact on French society and culture. The book is based on extensive research and draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, memoirs, and official documents. Richelieu is a well-regarded work of historical scholarship that provides a vivid portrait of one of the most influential figures in French history.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.