The History Of Cardinal Alberoni: Chief Favorite Of Their Catholic Majesties And Universal Minister Of The Spanish Monarchy

By Jean Rousset De Missy

Book Overview

""The History of Cardinal Alberoni"" is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Giulio Alberoni, an Italian cardinal who served as the chief favorite and minister of the Spanish monarchy in the early 18th century. Written by Jean Rousset de Missy, this book provides a detailed examination of Alberoni's rise to power, his political and diplomatic achievements, and his eventual downfall. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, Missy offers a rich and nuanced portrait of Alberoni, shedding light on his complex personality, his relationships with key figures in European politics, and his impact on the history of Spain and Europe as a whole. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the political and cultural history of the early modern period.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: 1163235962
• ISBN13: 9781163235966
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"