The Magnificent Montmorency by Cyril Hughes Hartmann is a biography of Henri Duc De Montmorency, a French nobleman who lived from 1595 to 1632. The book explores his life, from his birth into a powerful family to his rise to prominence in the court of Louis XIII. Montmorency was known for his bravery and military prowess, and he played a key role in several important battles and campaigns.However, the book also delves into Montmorency's personal life, including his relationships with family members and his struggles with ...
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The Magnificent Montmorency by Cyril Hughes Hartmann is a biography of Henri Duc De Montmorency, a French nobleman who lived from 1595 to 1632. The book explores his life, from his birth into a powerful family to his rise to prominence in the court of Louis XIII. Montmorency was known for his bravery and military prowess, and he played a key role in several important battles and campaigns.However, the book also delves into Montmorency's personal life, including his relationships with family members and his struggles with illness. Despite his many accomplishments, Montmorency's life was cut short when he was executed for treason in 1632.Hartmann's book provides a detailed and engaging portrait of this fascinating historical figure, drawing on a range of primary sources to bring Montmorency's story to life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, military history, or the lives of the nobility during the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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