Mazarin: The Crises of Absolutism in France.

Canadian Journal of History | April 1, 1998| | Copyright

Mazarin: The Crisis of Absolutism in France, by Geoffrey Treasure. New York, Routledge, 1995. 413 pp. $40.00 U.S.

This book is not truly a biography, for as indicated clearly by the tide, Mazarin shares centre stage with the crisis of absolutism in France. It is also not for the uninitiated, for while giving substance with a style often neglected by historians, it not only assumes a great deal of knowledge but it equally provides a wealth of information. There are many threads woven throughout, ranging from the backdrop of the Thirty Years War and a history of French ...

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