Hanover historical texts project scanned by brian cheek, hanover college. Cardinal richelieu 15851642 was the chief minister to louis xiii. Posts about cardinal richelieu written by shamwest. Page 268 at the time when your majesty resolved to admit me both to your council and to an important place in your confidence for the direction of your affairs, i may say that the huguenots shared the state with you. Henry bertram hill translator of the political testament. The political testament of cardinal richelieu the annals of the. Henry bertram hill is the author of the political testament of cardinal richelieu 3. Cardinal richelieu was a superb political strategist and statesman.
Their thought processes and philosophies contributed specifically to the aspects of centralized government and urbanization in terms of revolutionary thought processes. Article information, pdf download for the political testament of cardinal. The political testament of cardinal richelieu sage journals. Cardinal richelieu was frances most subtle, ironwilled, and ruthless statesman. This selection outlines the proper role of the king in richelieu s vision of a strongly centralized france. Political testament of cardinal richelieu essay 785. The significant chapters and supporting selections trans. World history imperialism and globalization 1400 1800 ce new ideas. Europe, in the period 1618 to 1648, was racked by religious war.
Sanctae romanae ecclesiae cardinalis, literally cardinal of the holy roman church is a leading bishop and prince of the college of cardinals in the catholic church. Cardinal richelieu was a famous patron of the arts. The political testaments of richelieu and ali pasha by. Cardinal richelieu and martin luther are among the many historical figures who played important roles in the modernization process. At first he intended to follow a military career, but when, in 1605, his brother alfred resigned the bishopric of luton and retired to the grande chartreuse, richelieu obtained the see from henry iv and withdrew to the country to take up his theological studies. The political testament of cardinal richelieu the significant chapters and supporting selections translated by henry bertram hill the translation is unpretentiously fluent and captures the directness and simplicity of richelieus style. He was fragile and frequently fell sick since his childhood throughout his life. Most have additional missions, such as leading a diocese or a dicastery of the roman curia, the equivalent of. Documents on absolutism richelieu, political testament. He had a clear idea of how society should function. Even before becoming prime minister, richelieus political views were welldefined. Catholics and protestants battled each other for control of european states. The political testament of cardinal richelieu french.
Significant chapters and supporting selections trans. He collected material for a vast history of the reign of louis xiii, but because of ill health he believed he would never finish the work so the political testament was his statement of needed reforms as well as a guide for the king when his minister should be dead. The two points of view did not come at different times in his career, reflecting the changes of opinion wrought by years of experience. Richelieus decisions to suppress the influence of the feudal nobility and levy taxes targeted mostly at the commoners made him a hated figure among both the nobility and the peasantry. As is usually the case with questions like this, the answer is far more complicated than a simple yesno can allow for. Proofread and pages added by jonathan perry, march 2001. Rather, they appeared side by side in richelieu s final composition, his political testament, written before his death in 1642. Cardinal richelieus policy involved two primary goals. The significant chapters and supporting selections henry bertram hill on. Socratic meta featured answers topics what did cardinal richelieu believe in. Armand jean du plessis, better known as cardinal richelieu 9 september 15854 december 1642 was a french clergyman, noble, and statesman. Minister of louis xiii and the other is the political testament of ali pasha, which he. Taken down over a period of years by means of dictation and compiled postumously, the political testament was intended as a continuation of richelieu s education.
Richelieus successful policies leading to the consolidation of royal power, centralization of the state, and strengthening of the international position of france paved the way for the authoritarian rule of louis xiv. The role of the king political testament oxford first. Himself an author of various religious and political works most notably his political testament, he funded the literary careers of many writers. The play was adapted into the 1935 film cardinal richelieu. His major goals were the establishment of royal absolutism in france and the end of spanishhabsburg hegemony in europe. The compleat statesman, or, the political will and testament of that great minister of state, cardinal. Political testament, 1624 at the time when your majesty resolved to admit me both to your council and to an important place in your confidence for the direction of your affairs, i may say that the huguenots shared the state with you. From henry bertram hill, the political testament of cardinal richelieu. Documents on absolutism richelieu, political testament, 1638. Professorhills selectionsfrom the best edition of richelieus testament politiqueby andr in 1947 are a welcome addition to the slimlibraryof. Their duties include participating in papal consistories, and conclaves when the holy see is vacant. One is the political testament of cardinal richelieu, the chief.
In order to counter spanish designs on the territory, richelieu supported the. The compleat statesman, or, the political will and. In such matters, he wrote in his political testament, one must believe neither the people of the palace, who ordinarily measure the power of the king by the shape of his crown, which, being round, has no end, nor those who, in the excesses of an indiscreet zeal, proclaim themselves openly as partisans of rome. Professorhills selectionsfrom the best edition of richelieus testament politiqueby andr in 1947 are a welcome addition to the. Testament politique by cardinal richelieu abebooks. That he was clever, a politician, a negotiator, and an orator there is no question. So was cardinal richelieu the evil trickster hes been made out to be. He was later created the duke of richelieu and duke of fronsac. The significant chapters and supporting selections cardinal richelieu, henry bertram hill on. He was a lover of the theatre, which was not considered a respectable art form during that era. The significant chapters and supporting selections and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cardinal richelieu simple english wikipedia, the free.
The political testament of cardinal richelieu the significant chapters and supporting selections translated by henry bertram hill. Richelieu, political testament, 1638 armand jean du plessis, better known as cardinal richelieu, was a churchman who became king louis xiiis favorite minister. Political testament of cardinal richelieu essay french. Cardinal richelieu was the french chief minister from 1624 until his death.
At the time when your majesty resolved to admit me both to your council and to an important place in your confidence for the direction of your affairs, i may say that the huguenots shared the state with you. Offers a window to the mind of the redoubtable richelieu. The significant chapters and supporting selections. Everyone played a specific role in the system, making their unique contributions. Hill has prepared an excellent translation of the more important parts of the political testament. The compleat statesman, or, the political will and testament of that. France and cardinal richelieu western civilization. The political testament of cardinal richelieu the significant chapters and supporting selections by.
France and authoritarianism boundless world history. Political testament of cardinal richelieu metapedia. Essay on the contributions of cardinal richelieu and. Curiously, the second statement also comes from the hand of cardinal richelieu. He was committed to the flowering of the french counter reformation in the early seventeenth. Political testament of cardinal richelieu essay 785 words 4 pages at the beginning of the 17th century, france was a place of internal strife and bickering bureaucrats. In political testament, cardinal richelieu explains that the nobility is something to be used as a tool, a perpetual game of appeasement and request of services. Richelieu had a very genuine devotion to the weal of france, he was determined to eliminate all opposition to the royal power at home, and to advance the boundaries of the kingdom by fair means or foul. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Testament politique armand jean du plessis richelieu. He played an important role in the consolidation of the royal state and the development of absolutism. Accomplishments and work experience cardinal richelieu. What does richelieu mean by the phrase reason of state.
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