Books by Geoffrey (Formerly Harrow School Treasure

In 1640 the term Europe was without real political significance. In the following years the idea of Europe came to mean much more - a period documented in this fascinating book.

Mazarin was the model statesman of the early modern period in French history. This study follows his career from pupil of the Jesuits, through legate in Paris and Avignon to service for Louis XIII and beyond.

Richelieu and Mazarin compares these two striking, but very different, statesmen and evaluates their careers and achievements in the light of modern research.