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Richelieu: A New Version of Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton's Play of the Same Name
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025951409
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This version breathes new life into the classic portrayal of one of history's most complex figures. The play explores the delicate balance of power, the weight of leadership, and the enduring struggle between personal morality and political necessity. Renowned for its sharp dialogue and dramatic tension, Richelieu captures the essence of an era defined by grand ambitions and high-stakes diplomacy. Readers and theater enthusiasts alike will find themselves drawn into a world where a single letter can topple an empire and where, as the Cardinal famously suggests, the pen can indeed prove mightier than the sword. It remains a definitive work of historical fiction that humanizes a titan of French history while delivering a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling.
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