Richelieu

Richelieu by Karl Federn is a biography of the famous French statesman, Cardinal Richelieu. The book covers Richelieu's life, from his early years as a priest to his rise to power as the chief minister of France under King Louis XIII. Federn provides a detailed account of Richelieu's political and military achievements, including his efforts to strengthen the power of the monarchy and his role in the Thirty Years' War. The book also explores Richelieu's personal life, including his relationships with women and his patronage of the arts. Overall, Richelieu is a comprehensive and engaging biography 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.