| The Origins of French Absolutism, 1598-1661 Contributor(s): James, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138837059 ISBN-13: 9781138837058 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - France - History | Modern - 16th Century |
| Dewey: 944.032 |
| Series: Seminar Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.92 lbs) 168 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Chronological Period - 16th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This controversial study takes the provocative line that the French monarchy was a complete success. James turns the idea of royal 'absolutism' on its head by redefining the French monarchy's success from 1598 - 1661. The Origins of French Absolutism, 1598-1661 maintains 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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