The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714 write by John A. Lynn. This book was released on 2013-12-19. The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Warfare dominated the long reign of the `Sun-king', Louis XIV. For forty years from 1672, France was continuously at war and had one of the largest armies seen in the West since the fall of imperial Rome. The campaigns secured little territory, but almost bankrupted the country and the consequences for the French monarchy were dramatic - contributing to its eventual downfall. John Lynn examines the wars for evidence of a coherent strategic policy; he explores the operational logistics of the campaigns; and considers their significance for France's diplomatic, political, mililtary, administrative and institutional This is the first modern, comprehensive study in any language, and offers a vivid insight into 17th and 18th century statesmanship and warfare - reaching a climax with the defeat of France by Marlborough at Blenheim.
The French Wars 1667–1714
The French Wars 1667–1714 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The French Wars 1667–1714 write by John A Lynn. This book was released on 2014-06-06. The French Wars 1667–1714 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
The Wars of Louis XIV, 1664-1714
The Wars of Louis XIV, 1664-1714 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Wars of Louis XIV, 1664-1714 write by John Albert Lynn. This book was released on 1999. The Wars of Louis XIV, 1664-1714 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The French Wars, 1667-1714
The French Wars, 1667-1714 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The French Wars, 1667-1714 write by John Albert Lynn. This book was released on 2002. The French Wars, 1667-1714 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714
The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714 write by John A. Lynn. This book was released on 2013-12-19. The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Warfare dominated the long reign of the `Sun-king', Louis XIV. For forty years from 1672, France was continuously at war and had one of the largest armies seen in the West since the fall of imperial Rome. The campaigns secured little territory, but almost bankrupted the country and the consequences for the French monarchy were dramatic - contributing to its eventual downfall. John Lynn examines the wars for evidence of a coherent strategic policy; he explores the operational logistics of the campaigns; and considers their significance for France's diplomatic, political, mililtary, administrative and institutional This is the first modern, comprehensive study in any language, and offers a vivid insight into 17th and 18th century statesmanship and warfare - reaching a climax with the defeat of France by Marlborough at Blenheim.
