02336cam a22003373u 4500 27215 UtSlPG 20260610133624.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13017814 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Clément, Pierre, 1809-1870 Histoire de la vie et de l'administration de Colbert Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-11-09 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net); produced from images of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "Histoire de la vie et de l'administration de Colbert" by Pierre Clément is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and governance of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a significant figure in French history known for his role as Controller General of Finances under King Louis XIV. It delves into Colbert's extensive administration contributions, as well as the socio-political context of his time. The opening of the text introduces the author's intent and the historical significance of Colbert's administration, highlighting that the work evolved from a series of studies into a comprehensive book due to the wealth of available sources. Clément discusses the considerable documentation Colbert has left behind, noting various original manuscripts and correspondence that shed light on his financial reforms, contributions to government, and the broader economic systems in France. It sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Colbert's legacy and impact, including both the successes and controversies surrounding his administration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fouquet, Nicolas, 1615-1680 Colbert, Jean-Baptiste, 1619-1683 France -- Politics and government -- 17th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27215 68124 68124