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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Cardinal Richelieu, the chief minister of France during the reign of Louis XIII. It explores Richelieu's rise to power, his struggles against the Huguenots and the great nobles, and his efforts to strengthen the French monarchy and establish France as the dominant power in Europe. The author draws on a wealth of primary and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Richelieu, revealing his complex character and his profound impact on French history. The book sheds light on the political, religious, and social challenges facing France in the early 17th century, and it offers valuable insights into the origins of the modern French state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.