History's Favorite Villain: Cardinal Richelieu

Associate Professor of French Jean-Vincent Blanchard examines one of the arguably most important figures of modern France. For his talk, Blanchard draws on his research for Éminence: Cardinal Richelieu and the Rise of France (Walker & Company, 2011). He is introduced by Professor of German Hansjakob Werlen.

History's Favorite Villain: Cardinal Richelieu

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Associate Professor of French Jean-Vincent Blanchard examines one of the arguably most important figures of modern France.

History's Favorite Villain: Cardinal Richelieu

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Associate Professor of French Jean-Vincent Blanchard examines one of the arguably most important figures of modern France.

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