Richelieu and Mazarin: A Study in Statesmanship

European History in Perspective

by David J. Sturdy

Drawing on recent research, David Sturdy presents a concise and comparative analysis of the private and public careers of Richelieu and Mazarin. Several chapters are devoted to such central themes as the international government of France and the conduct of foreign policy, while others deal with the political strategies of the two men, the relations between the ministers and the crown, and the patronage which they exercised. The study concludes with an assessment of the historical significance of Richelieu and Mazarin.

Genres: History

198 pages, Paperback

First published September 24, 2003

Reviews

[Ihsan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This excellent and up-to-date text will tell you everything you need to know about two of France's greatest statesmen. Professor Sturdy writes with clarity and concision--his book is equally valuable to history students and to general readers who've read Dumas and become curious to learn more about the "Red Cardinal" and his talented successor.