The dynastic state and the army under Louis XIV : royal service and private interest, 1661-1701

The dynastic state and the army under Louis XIV : royal service and private interest, 1661-1701 / Guy Rowlands.

This book presents a new interpretation of the development of the French army during the 'personal rule' of Louis XIV. Based on massive archival research, it examines the army not just as a military institution but also as a living political, social and economic organism.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rowlands, Guy
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Series:Cambridge studies in early modern history.
Subjects:
France. > Armée > History.
France. > Armée
1643-1715
HISTORY > Military > Pictorial.
Military & Naval Science.
Law, Politics & Government.
Armies.
France > History > Louis XIV, 1643-1715.
France
History
Online Access:Click for online access
Description
Summary:This book presents a new interpretation of the development of the French army during the 'personal rule' of Louis XIV. Based on massive archival research, it examines the army not just as a military institution but also as a living political, social and economic organism.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 404 pages) : 1 illustration, maps.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-387) and index.
ISBN:0511066201
9780511066207
0511068336
9780511068331
0511059892
9780511059896
0511117280
9780511117282
9780521641241
0521641241
6610160066
9786610160068
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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