9781025924137 - The Private Life of the Marshal Duke of Richelieu di Flint, F S (13 risultati)

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Private Life of the Marshal Duke of Richelieu' offers a captivating and intimate portrait of one of the most flamboyant and influential figures of 18th-century France. Louis François Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, the Duke of Richelieu and grand-nephew of the famous Cardinal Richelieu, lived a life that spanned the peak and the gradual decline of the Ancien Régime. This biographical work delves into the Duke's multifaceted career as a distinguished military commander, a shrewd diplomat, and a notorious courtier within the glittering circles of Versailles.The narrative provides a detailed look at Richelieu's legendary exploits, from his celebrated victories on the battlefield to his influential role in the court of Louis XV. Beyond his public service, the book explores the Duke's personal intrigues, his numerous romantic liaisons, and his reputation as a quintessential rake and wit of the Enlightenment era. Through this account, readers gain valuable insight into the social mores, political maneuverings, and cultural atmosphere of pre-revolutionary France. This work remains a vital historical resource for those interested in the complexities of the French nobility and the vivid, often scandalous, history of the European elite during the 1700s.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "The Private Life of the Marshal Duke of Richelieu" offers a captivating and intimate portrait of one of the most flamboyant and influential figures of 18th-century France. Louis Francois Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, the Duke of Richelieu and grand-nephew of the famous Cardinal Richelieu, lived a life that spanned the peak and the gradual decline of the Ancien Regime. This biographical work delves into the Duke's multifaceted career as a distinguished military commander, a shrewd diplomat, and a notorious courtier within the glittering circles of Versailles.The narrative provides a detailed look at Richelieu's legendary exploits, from his celebrated victories on the battlefield to his influential role in the court of Louis XV. Beyond his public service, the book explores the Duke's personal intrigues, his numerous romantic liaisons, and his reputation as a quintessential rake and wit of the Enlightenment era. Through this account, readers gain valuable insight into the social mores, political maneuverings, and cultural atmosphere of pre-revolutionary France. This work remains a vital historical resource for those interested in the complexities of the French nobility and the vivid, often scandalous, history of the European elite during the 1700s.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "The Private Life of the Marshal Duke of Richelieu" offers a captivating and intimate portrait of one of the most flamboyant and influential figures of 18th-century France. Louis Francois Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, the Duke of Richelieu and grand-nephew of the famous Cardinal Richelieu, lived a life that spanned the peak and the gradual decline of the Ancien Regime. This biographical work delves into the Duke's multifaceted career as a distinguished military commander, a shrewd diplomat, and a notorious courtier within the glittering circles of Versailles.The narrative provides a detailed look at Richelieu's legendary exploits, from his celebrated victories on the battlefield to his influential role in the court of Louis XV. Beyond his public service, the book explores the Duke's personal intrigues, his numerous romantic liaisons, and his reputation as a quintessential rake and wit of the Enlightenment era. Through this account, readers gain valuable insight into the social mores, political maneuverings, and cultural atmosphere of pre-revolutionary France. This work remains a vital historical resource for those interested in the complexities of the French nobility and the vivid, often scandalous, history of the European elite during the 1700s.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.