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Lifetime: 1853 - 1930 Passed: ≈ 94 years ago

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Arthur Hassall

Books by Arthur Hassall

Mazarin Cover image

Mazarin

History Non-Fiction Biography
Diplomacy Spain France Austria Louis XIV Cardinal Richelieu Absolute Monarchy Mazarin Queen-Mother Anne of Austria Fronde Turenne Condé

Arthur Hassall's 'Mazarin' delves into the life and career of Giulio Raimondo Mazarin, the successor to Cardinal Richelieu as chief minister of France. The book explores Mazarin's masterful diplomacy, his complex relationship with the Queen-Mother An...

Making of the British Empire (A.D. 1714-1832) Cover image

Making of the British Empire (A.D. 1714-1832)

History Non-Fiction Reference work
British Empire Colonialism 18th century American Revolution Expansion Seven Years' War Napoleonic Wars Walpole Clive Pitt Naval Power Global Power

This book examines the rise of the British Empire during the 18th century, focusing on the period from 1714 to 1832. It details the key events and figures that contributed to Britain's ascendency as a global power, from the economic prosperity of Sir...