""Richelieu: His Rise to Power"" by Carl J. Burckhardt is a biography of Cardinal Richelieu, a key figure in French history during the 17th century. The book covers Richelieu's life from his early years as a bishop to his rise to power as the chief minister of France under King Louis XIII. It explores his political and religious beliefs, as well as his role in shaping the modern French state. The author delves into Richelieu's strategies for consolidating power and his efforts to strengthen France's economy, military, and political influence in Europe. The book also examines Richelieu's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including the king, his rivals, and his allies. Overall, ""Richelieu: His Rise to Power"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of France's most influential statesmen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.