The Libraries of France at the Ascendancy of Mazarin

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Offering a primary-source perspective, this book presents Louis Jacob de Saint-Charles's insights into the libraries of France during the politically charged era of Mazarin in the 17th century. For the first time, Jacob's work is translated into English, enriched by an introduction that situates it within western intellectual history and detailed scholarly commentary. It serves as an essential resource for library historians and those studying early modern French culture, highlighting the significance of France as a cultural capital of Europe.