The Origins Of French Absolutism, 1598-1661 (Seminar Studies)

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, 1598-1661maintains 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.

• • Author: Alan James
• • Publisher: Routledge
• • Publication Date: Dec 01, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 168 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 1138837059
• • ISBN-13: 9781138837058