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Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 10: The French Army, 1660-1688 Part 1

Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Volume 10: The French Army, 1660-1688 Part 1

Mugnai, Bruno

Paperback

Series: Century of the Soldier 1618-1721

French HistoryWeaponry & Vehicles

Publisher Price: $59.95

PREORDER - Expected ship date April 15, 2027

ISBN10: 1806720167
ISBN13: 9781806720163
Publisher: Helion & Company
Published: Apr 15 2027
Pages: 288
Language: English
The description surveys the French army under Louis XIV, detailing its size, modernization, command structure, and evolving military practices as a model for Europe.

Regarded by its contemporaries as the largest, most modern and efficient, in the second half of the 17th century the French army became a reference model for the whole of Europe, marking the age of Louis XIV. He enjoyed a great military inheritance as he began his personal reign; in Turenne and Conde, the King probably had the best field commanders in Europe; and the able Le Tellier father and son directed his war department. The army was the largest institution created by the French monarchy, taking on features destined to last until the revolution of 1789. Besides, the seventeenth-century brought constant and important improvements in military institutions and practices, and the French army of Louis XIV certainly was one of the main actor of this evolution.

The history, organisation, uniforms and ensigns of 'the Giant of the Grand Siècle' are treated in two parts through the analysis of original sources and the most recent literature on this subject. The first part deas with the structure of command, Maison du Roi, Cavalry and Dragoons.

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