In Cardinal Richelieu’s Political Will and Testament, he stated that power is the main element in flourishing empires. In this essay, I will include facts about the 16th century, Richelieu’s life, key concepts in his Political Will and Testament, and a brief discussion about Machiavelli’s view on political power. I agree with some of Richelieu’s … Continue reading Power and Empire: Discussion of Richelieu’s Will and Testament