Arthur Hassall eBooks
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Mazarin. E-book. Formato EPUB Arthur Hassall - Blackmore Dennett, 2019 -
In Mazarin, Arthur Hassall paints a vivid and compelling portrait of Cardinal Jules Mazarin, one of 17th-century Europe’s most enigmatic and influential statesmen. Published by Blackmore Dennett, this meticulously researched biography chronicles Mazarin’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming the architect of French power during the reign of Louis XIV. Hassall explores Mazarin’s pivotal role in shaping modern diplomacy, his masterful navigation of political intrigue, and his unwavering commitment to consolidating royal authority amidst the chaos of the Thirty Years’ War and the domestic upheavals of the Fronde. Through careful analysis, the book brings to life Mazarin’s strategic brilliance, his alliance-building prowess, and his uncanny ability to outmaneuver rivals at court and abroad. Far from a dry historical account, Mazarin delves into the man behind the power—his ambitions, his friendships, and his enduring legacy as the mentor to the Sun King. Hassall’s narrative captures not only the complexity of Mazarin’s character but also the turbulent era in which he lived, offering readers a fascinating window into the politics, culture, and conflicts of 17th-century Europe. For anyone intrigued by the intersection of history, politics, and human ambition, Mazarin is an absorbing exploration of one man’s extraordinary influence on France and the wider world. With its fluid prose and insightful commentary, this work stands as both a tribute to Mazarin’s genius and a testament to Hassall’s skill as a historian.
The Age of Louis XIV. E-book. Formato EPUB Arthur Hassall - Blackmore Dennett, 2019 -
Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who reigned as King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. Starting on 14 May 1643 when Louis was 4 years old, his reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country in European history. In the age of absolutism in Europe, Louis XIV's France was a leader in the growing centralisation of power.