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:	9780299024239
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	09/29/1961
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	381 KB

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Translator's Introduction
The Political Testament Introductory Epistle (in large part)
Part I
I General Statement of the Royal Program (selections)
II The Reformation of the Ecclesiastical Order (selections)
III The Reformation of the Nobility (selections)
IV The Reformation of the Third Order of the Realm (selections)
V Minor Administrative Details (omitted)
VI The Role of the King (complete)
VII The Reformation of the Royal Household (complete)
VIII The Qualifications for Royal Councillors (selections)
Part II
I The Reign of God the First Essential (complete)
II Reason Should Guide the Governing of a State (complete)
III Public Interest the First Objective (complete)
IV Foresight Necessary to Good Government (complete)
V The Uses of Punishments and Rewards (complete)
VI The Need for Continuous Negotiation in Diplomacy (complete)
VII The Need to Appoint Suitable Men to Public Offices (complete)
VIII The Evils of Flattery, Slander, and Scheming (complete)
IX The Power of the Prince (selections)
X Conclusion (complete)

Editorial Reviews

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

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