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R. J. Knecht

    Emeritní profesor francouzských dějin se zaměřuje na vládu Františka I. Jeho rozsáhlé publikace v oblasti francouzských dějin se vyznačují hlubokým vhledem a analytickým přístupem. Díla profesora Knechta jsou ceněna pro svůj detailní výzkum a porozumění historickému kontextu.

    Richelieu (Profiles in Power)
    Catherine De' Medici (Profiles in Power)
    • 1998

      R.J. Knecht has written a gripping narrative of one of the most controversial of all historical figures, Catherine de'Medici (1519-89), who was the wife of one king of three more. She was powerful enough to be hated and was -- in her own lifetime and since -- the subject of a "Black Legend".

      Catherine De' Medici (Profiles in Power)
    • 1991

      Cold, clever and ruthless, Richelieu governed France for 18 years until his death. Recent interpretations have been more favourable, and in this study, the author uses recent research to reassess his career and achievements

      Richelieu (Profiles in Power)