Huxley, Aldous
Grey Eminence
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099477822
- author:
- Huxley, Aldous
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography: Historical, Political & Military
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The life of Father Joseph, Cardinal Richelieu's aide, was marked by a striking paradox. By day, he directed military operations, but at night, he composed spiritual guidance for the nuns in his care and prayed. This biography explores how an intensely religious man could lead such a life and reconcile the opposing moral systems of religion and politics. Huxley delves into the complexities of Father Joseph's character, revealing a man driven by both faith and power. The author masterfully examines how these conflicting forces shaped his actions during the Thirty Years' War, a period marked by unspeakable horrors. Through this biography, Huxley sheds light on the intricate relationships between politics, religion, and morality in 17th-century Europe.
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