After a 10-year hiatus, the Hugues Capet Prize was relaunched in 2024 to celebrate its 30the birthday. For this renewal edition rewarding a historical biography published during the past year, he designated as the winner Sully – Builder of modern France of Laurent Avesoupublished on February 29, 2024 by Tallandier editions.
In this work, Laurent Avesou “ retraces with remarkable rigor and captivating style the life and work of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, principal minister and close friend of King Henri IV », Explains the jury in a press release.
Laurent Avesou also explores Sully’s determining role in the modernization of France, highlighting his economic reforms, his keen sense of administration and his commitment to the peace and prosperity of the kingdom.
Endowment of 20,000 euros
Chaired by Charles-Philippe of Orléansthe Hugues Capet prize is worth 20,000 euros.
-A specialist in modern history and the great figures who shaped France, Laurent Allez has established himself as one of the most talented historians of his generation. Passionate about the study of enlightened governance and political strategies, he devotes his research to the great servants of the State and the builders of institutions.
He is a teacher and lecturer, recognized for his ability to make history accessible to a wide audience. He regularly contributes to specialist magazines and collaborates on programs devoted to French historical and cultural heritage.
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