9780332499352 - L'Histoire du Cardinal Mazarin, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) de Aubery, Antoine (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells of the life and career of Cardinal Jules Mazarin, an Italian-born French cardinal and politician who served as the chief minister of France from 1642 to 1661 during the reign of King Louis XIV, at the pinnacle of French absolutism and monarchical power. Born to a noble Italian family, Mazarin began his ecclesiastical career as a papal diplomat before entering the service of France. He is best known for his role in the Thirty Yearsâ War and for his efforts to maintain French dominance in Europe. The author delves into Mazarin's diplomatic skills, his patronage of the arts, and his complex relationship with King Louis XIV. This book sheds light on the political and religious landscape of 17th-century Europe, providing insights into the rise and consolidation of France as the preeminent European power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.