France Under Richelieu And Colbert (1866) - John Henry Bridges

""France Under Richelieu And Colbert"" is a book written by John Henry Bridges in 1866. The book is a historical account of the reigns of two influential French statesmen, Cardinal Richelieu and Jean-Baptiste Colbert, during the 17th century. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social changes that took place in France during this period, and how these changes impacted the country's position in Europe. The book covers a range of topics, including the wars of religion, the rise of absolutism, the expansion of French territory, the development of trade and commerce, and the growth of the arts and sciences. The author also examines the personal lives of Richelieu and Colbert, their relationships with the French monarchy, and their legacies in French history. Overall, ""France Under Richelieu And Colbert"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of a pivotal period in French history, written by an expert in the field.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.

EAN: 9781120283238