Richelieu: or the Conspiracy

By Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Edwin Booth, Edwin Booth

Book Overview

Richelieu: or the Conspiracy is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in 17th century France and follows the life of Cardinal Richelieu, a powerful figure in the French government during the reign of Louis XIII. The novel explores the political intrigue and conspiracy that surrounded Richelieu during his time as a statesman, as well as his personal relationships and conflicts. The story also features a romantic subplot involving the Cardinal's niece and a young nobleman. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the complex political landscape of 17th century France, and provides insight into the life and character of one of its most famous historical figures.1839. Historical drama of the French Cardinal Richelieu.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162575778
• ISBN13: 9781162575773
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"