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Lives of Cardinal De Retz, Jean Baptiste Colbert, John De Witt and the Marquis De Louvois
Hardcover
Historical FiguresFrench HistoryGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781024164480
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 210
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dive into the intricate world of 17th-century European power politics with this enthralling volume, Lives of Cardinal De Retz, Jean Baptiste Colbert, John De Witt and the Marquis De Louvois. Penned by the esteemed George Payne Rainsford James, this historical work offers a detailed examination of four influential figures who shaped the course of their nations.
Explore the tumultuous life of Cardinal de Retz, a key player in the French Fronde. Uncover the financial genius and statecraft of Jean Baptiste Colbert, the architect of French mercantilism. Delve into the leadership of John de Witt, the Grand Pensionary of the Dutch Republic, and the military strategies of the Marquis de Louvois, the powerful French Secretary of State for War. This volume provides insightful portraits of these men and the complex era in which they lived, offering readers a valuable glimpse into the past.
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