Grey eminence : a study in religion and politics / by Aldous Huxley
London : Chatto & Windus, 1942. First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting; boards slightly stained. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #397548
Notes: A biography of Father Joseph; Bibliographical references included in "Appendix" (p. 263-268). Contents: On the Road to Rome -- Childhood and Youth -- The Religious Background -- The Evangelist -- The Approach to Politics -- The Two Collaborators -- La Rochelle -- The Diet of Ratisbon -- Nothing Fails Like Success -- Politics and Religion -- The Final Scene. Subjects: Joseph pe?re 1577-1638; Capuchins France History 17th century ; Biography; Catholic Church Clergy ; Biography; Capuchins; Monks France; Satesmen France; France History Louis XIII, 1610-1643; France; France Politics and government 17th century.
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