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| Publisher | Taylor And Francis Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9780582369009 |
| Book 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. |
| Editorial Review | On Alan James, 'He writes capably, is scholarly in approach and backs up his arguments with judiciously chosen documents.' Richard Wilkinson, History Review |
| About the Author | Alan James is a lecturer in the Laughton Naval History Unit of the Department of War Studies, King's College London. His is author of The Navy and Government in Early Modern France, 1572-1661 (Boydell, 2004) for which he was awarded the prize of 'Best Young Academic Author of the Year' by the college. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Alan James |
| Publication Date | 21 June 2006 |
| Number of Pages | 168 |
The Origins Of French Absolutism 1598-1661 paperback english - 21 June 2006
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