The Political Testament of Cardinal Richelieu: The Significant Chapters and Supporting Selections

by Henry Bertram Hill (Translator)

Overview

“Hill has prepared an excellent translation of the more important parts of the Political Testament; his notes are clear, concise, informative, and accurate, and his short introduction will provide students who wish to delve into the French original with an indication of the road that is open to them.  .  .  .  Offers a window to the mind of the redoubtable Richelieu.”—American Historical Review

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780299024246
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	11/15/1964
Edition description:	1
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

The translation is unpretentiously fluent and captures the directness and simplicity of Richelieu’s style.”—Joseph F. Costanzo

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