02363cam a22003133u 4500 36416 UtSlPG 20260610133830.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Corne, Hyacinthe, 1802-1887 Le Cardinal de Richelieu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-13 Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Le Cardinal de Richelieu" by Hyacinthe Corne is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the life and political career of Armand-Jean du Plessis, known as Cardinal Richelieu, exploring his significant role in shaping France's monarchy and national unity during a tumultuous period. The narrative highlights Richelieu's navigation through court intrigues, alliances, and his quest for power amidst the rivalries of nobles and the challenges posed by religious conflicts. The opening of the work sets the stage by examining the state of France before Richelieu's rise to power. It describes the aftermath of the Hundred Years' War, a country weakened and splintered by feudal divisions and civil strife. The text outlines Richelieu's early life and ambitions, hinting at his transformation from a pious bishop into a formidable political player. As the chapters progress, we see early conflicts, including the complex interactions with the regent Marie de Médicis and the machinations leading to the dismissal and eventual downfall of her favorites, positioning Richelieu as a key figure capable of influencing the fate of the French crown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Louis XIII, 1610-1643 Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36416 77256 77256