A historical and psychological study of François Leclerc du Tremblay, known as Père Joseph, the influential advisor to Cardinal Richelieu. Huxley explores the dangers of mixing spiritual ambition with political power, critiquing religious fanaticism and authoritarianism.

Contents

I. ON THE ROAD TO ROME

II. CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH

III. THE RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND

IV. THE EVANGELIST

V. THE APPROACH TO POLITICS

VI. THE TWO COLLABORATORS

VII. LA ROCHELLE

VIII. THE DIET OF RATISBON

IX. NOTHING FAILS LIKE SUCCESS

X. POLITICS AND RELIGION

XI. THE FINAL SCENE

APPENDIX

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INDEX

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