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  • The Political Testament of Cardinal Richelieu: The Significant Chapters and Supporting Selections
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  • Translated by Henry Bertram Hill
  • 1961
  • Published by: University of Wisconsin Press
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“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

Table of Contents

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  1. Cover
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  1. Frontmatter
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  1. Contents
  2. pp. iii-iv
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  1. Translator’s Introduction
  2. pp. v-xvi
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  1. The Political Testament Introductory Epistle (in large part)
  2. pp. 3-6
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  1. Part I
  1. I. General Statement of the Royal Program (Selections)
  2. pp. 9-12
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  1. II. The Reformation of the Ecclesiastical Order (Selections)
  2. pp. 13-19
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  1. III. The Reformation of the Nobility (Selections)
  2. pp. 20-26
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  1. IV. The Reformation of the Third Order of the Realm (Selections)
  2. pp. 27-33
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  1. V. Minor Administrative Details (Omitted)
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  1. VI. The Role of the King (Complete)
  2. pp. 34-47
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  1. VII. The Reformation of the Royal Household (Complete)
  2. pp. 48-56
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  1. VIII. The Qualifications for Royal Councillors (Selections)
  2. pp. 57-63
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  1. Part II
  1. I. The Reign of God the First Essential (Complete)
  2. pp. 67-70
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  1. II. Reason Should Guide the Governing of a State (Complete)
  2. pp. 71-75
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  1. III. Public Interest the First Objective (Complete)
  2. pp. 76-79
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  1. IV. Foresight Necessary to Good Government (Complete)
  2. pp. 80-83
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  1. V. The Uses of Punishments and Rewards (Complete)
  2. pp. 84-93
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  1. VI. The Need for Continuous Negotiation in Diplomacy (Complete)
  2. pp. 94-102
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  1. VII. The Need to Appoint Suitable Men to Public Offices (Complete)
  2. pp. 103-110
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  1. VIII. The Evils of Flattery, Slander, and Scheming (Complete)
  2. pp. 111-117
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  1. IX. The Power of the Prince (Selections)
  2. pp. 118-124
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  1. X. Conclusion (Complete)
  2. pp. 125-128
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