The Origins Of French Absolutism, 1598-1661

by Alan James

2021-02-04 08:34:27

This controversial study takes the provocative line that the French monarchy was a complete success. James turns the idea of royal ‘absolutism#151; on its head by redefining the French monarchy#151;s success from 1598 - 1661.The Origins of Frenc... Read more

This controversial study takes the provocative line that the French monarchy was a complete success. James turns the idea of royal ‘absolutism#151; on its head by redefining the French monarchy#151;s success from 1598 - 1661.

The Origins of French Absolutism, 1598-1661maintains that building blocks were not being laid by the so-called architects of absolutism, but that by satisfying long-established, traditional ambitions, cardinal ministers Richelieu and Mazarin undoubtedly made the confident, ambitious reign of the late century possible.

 

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