Le ministre d'estat, avec le veritable usage de la politique moderne

New edition. Rare gathering of the three parts of Le Ministre d'estat. The first part appeared for the first time in Paris, published by Toussaint du Bray, in 1631, the second and third parts appeared respectively in 1643 and 1651 by the same publisher and were subsequently reprinted by the Elzeviers. Sphere device on the title pages of the three volumes.
Full midnight blue long-grain morocco binding circa 1830. Smooth spine with blind fillets, blind tools and roulettes. Boards decorated in blind with 2 framing roulettes. Gilt edges. A thin scratch to the lower board.
Jean Silhon (1596-1667) was first secretary to Richelieu before becoming Councillor of State. Entirely devoted to Richelieu, Le ministre d'état is a political reflection that presents a flattering portrait of the regime established by Richelieu. The three volumes contain numerous historical studies and an overall reflection on power, alliances and diplomacy.
Bayle "undoubtedly one of the most solid and most judicious authors of his century".
Armorial bookplate of Georges Montandon.