The story of Cardinal Richelieu is one of high drama, ruthless ambition and political intrigue. This biography reveals the extent of this great 17th-century statesman's scheming to gain state control over all cultural activities in order to further his aim of unifying France. By the time he had died, in 1642, his efforts had led to the creation of an academy, the official protectorship of the Sorbonne, the promotion of the theatre, the erection of magnificent buildings and the assiduous collection of works of art, all of which helped to mould the country into a cultural unity and remain Richelieu's most enduring legacy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: Cardinal Richelieu and the Making of France
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 2001
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1841193992
ISBN 13: 9781841193991
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 322 grams

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Physical description; xxiii, 327 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 20 cm. Subjects; Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis duc de 1585-1642. Richelieu, Armand du Plessis duc de. Statesmen - France - Biography. Cardinals - France - Biography.

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Anthony Levi is editor of the magisterial two-volume Guide to French Literature (Beginnings to 1789 and 1789 to Present.)

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