Battle of the

Author: Alexandre Dumas (French)
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Publish Date: 1996-02-01
Features: The War of the Roses is a novel depicting a period of civil war in France, and is one of Alexandre Dumas's great masterpieces. In the mid-17th century, King Louis XIV of France was young and in power, with Queen Anne Princess Regnant ruling behind a screen. Due to the death of the former Prime Minister, Richelieu, and the appointment of Cardinal Mazarin as his successor, the internal and external political and economic crises of France were accelerated, provoking opposition from some royal nobles and court ministers. This led to armed rebellions in the capital and provinces. During the rebellion, the King and Queen Anne arrested the rebel leaders, including the Prince of Condé, representing the royal family, while theConde.