{"product_id":"jules-mazarin-alina-j-di-mattia-9798280074941","title":"Jules Mazarin: The diplomatic genius of Louis XIV's Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn enthralling odyssey through the splendor and turbulence of 17th-century Europe, this book uncovers the extraordinary life and legacy of \u003cb\u003eCardinal Jules Raymond Mazarin\u003c\/b\u003e-one of the most controversial, enigmatic, and influential figures of his age. Four centuries after the passing of the celebrated Italo-French statesman, this illuminating work reexamines his unparalleled rise to power, tracing his journey from the humble origins of an Italian hinterland fief to the grandiose courts of Rome and his pinnacle as the trusted prime minister to King Louis XIV of France.\u003cbr\u003eRich in meticulously researched detail, the author ventures beyond mere biography to reveal the vibrant cultural and social contexts that shaped Mazarin's world. Through a fresh lens, this critical study dismantles misconceptions and sheds light on his political genius, personal tribulations, and the contradictions of a man who embodied the very spirit of the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar more than a portrait of a statesman, this book is an invitation to explore a dazzling epoch where ambition, intrigue, and art converged to forge the foundations of modern Europe. A must-read for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts alike, it captures Mazarin as he truly was-a visionary, a survivor, and a man of indelible complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlina J. Di Mattia\u003c\/b\u003e is an Italian journalist and writer with over thirty years of experience in media and in the development of cultural, institutional, and social initiatives.Her background-combining a humanistic and scientific education with extensive professional practice-has shaped an innovative approach to public history, through which she promotes historical and literary heritage in a manner that is both accessible and inclusive. Her expertise includes seventeenth-century Italian history and literature, alongside a solid record in organizing educational and cultural events.\u003cbr\u003eShe is the author of English-language essays (\u003ci\u003ePath of Italian Literature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCorrespondences and Parallels in European Literature\u003c\/i\u003e), as well as of works and short stories inspired by her Abruzzese roots: \u003ci\u003eC'era una volta a Cerchio\u003c\/i\u003e (original title: \u003ci\u003eHere in Cerchio\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eFare storia nel territorio\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA spasso con Silone\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eShe contributes regularly to international news outlets and academic journals dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture, and she has received major national awards in recognition of her literary achievements and social engagement.\u003cbr\u003eShe is the director of the \u003ci\u003eCentro Studi Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino\u003c\/i\u003e and of the journal \u003ci\u003eLa Regione Rivista del Centro Italia\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alina J. Di Mattia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798280074941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.32d","brand":"Alina J. Di Mattia","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623377744127,"sku":"9798280074941","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jules-mazarin-alina-j-di-mattia-9798280074941","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}