Cardinal de Richelieu

Cardinal de Richelieu, written by Eleanor C. Price, details the life and political career of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642). As a key advisor to Louis XIII, Richelieu played a crucial role in strengthening the French monarchy by defeating the Huguenot aristocracy and countering the Hapsburg Empire's influence. His strategies laid the groundwork for the absolute monarchy that would be fully realized under Louis XIV. This work highlights Richelieu's significant impact on French politics and governance during a transformative era.