Richelieu

Profiles in Power

by Robert J. Knecht

This concise and up-to-date assessment of Richelieu's career provides an enthralling introduction to the character and exercise of his power. Richelieu governed France for 18 years until his death and until the mid-20th century was viewed by Anglo-Saxon historians as cold, clever and ruthless. Recent interpretations have been more favourable and in this incisive study R. J. Knecht uses recent research to reassess Richelieu's career and achievements.

Genres: History

270 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Robert Jean Knecht was Emeritus Professor of French History at the University of Birmingham, where he has taught since 1956. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a member of the Société de l'Histoire de France, Professor Knecht was Reviews Editor of the journal French History and was a member of its editorial board. He was also Chairman of the Society for Renaissance Studies and Chairman of the Society for French History. He was also a member of the Advisory Board of the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance at the University of Warwick. He has also published extensively in the field of French history, his principal work being on the reign of Francis I.

Reviews

[Robin_bobin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hrozně nesympatické mi bylo rozřazení kapitol. Nebylo to totiž chronologicky, ale podle jednotlivých "rolí", které Richelieu zastával. Člověk se v tom pak hrozně ztrácí.

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

A primer biography on one of the more fascinating and colourful characters of the seventeenth century. A brilliant statesman who wouldn't let anything get in the way of serving and protecting France.