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The French Wars 1667–1714: The Sun King at war

By John A Lynn

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing Ltd.
Year
2002
ISBN
9781472895332
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3961543 bytes)
Series
Essential Histories
Pages
\84
Library
bloomsburycollections.com
Time added
2023-06-30 20:00:12

Description

Campaigns fought by Louis XIV, the Sun King, shaped the borders of European states, the destinies of royal dynasties, and even the patterns of absolutist government. This book presents the most authoritative yet accessible and succinct account of these all-important struggles available today, covering every aspect of the wars from decisions made by the king at his palace at Versailles to the life of the troops encamped in the field. Focusing on the French army, the greatest military force of the age, this tale of violence, victory, and victims balances siege and battle in a way that tells us much that is new about the Sun King and his adversaries.

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