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Richelieu- A Tale of France

Richelieu- A Tale of France

By: George Payne Rainsford James
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 Immerse yourself in this captivating fictionalized biography of Cardinal Richelieu, a figure shrouded in mystery and controversy. Based on a purportedly authentic manuscript from someone closely connected to the events, this three-volume narrative explores the life of one of Frances most powerful statesmen. Was Richelieu a brilliant strategist or a cunning villain? Perhaps he embodied both roles. Rising to prominence under the regency of Mary de Medici, he skillfully maneuvered to keep Louis XIII under his control. Renowned for his foreign policy, he also engaged in complex schemes to foster domestic unrest and dismantle the aristocracy. Set against a backdrop of national chaos that he either overlooked or exacerbated, this work represents Jamess most celebrated achievement. - Summary by LynneTCopyright Romance Stories
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    Immerse yourself in this captivating fictionalized biography of Cardinal Richelieu, a figure shrouded in mystery and controversy. Based on a purportedly authentic manuscript from someone closely connected to the events, this three-volume narrative explores the life of one of Frances most powerful statesmen. Was Richelieu a brilliant strategist or a cunning villain? Perhaps he embodied both roles. Rising to prominence under the regency of Mary de Medici, he skillfully maneuvered to keep Louis XIII under his control. Renowned for his foreign policy, he also engaged in complex schemes to foster domestic unrest and dismantle the aristocracy. Set against a backdrop of national chaos that he either overlooked or exacerbated, this work represents Jamess most celebrated achievement. - Summary by LynneT
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