The Armies and Wars of the Sun King 1643-1715
Author | : René Chartrand |
Publisher | : Century of the Soldier |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
ISBN-10 | : 1911628607 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781911628606 |
Rating | : 4/5 (606 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Armies and Wars of the Sun King 1643-1715 written by René Chartrand and published by Century of the Soldier. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 1 of the Sun King's wars and armies goes from his early and turbulent years, from the resounding victory over Spain at Rocroi in 1643, the unstable years of the Fronde civil wars, his seizure of absolute power in 1661, his immediate control of national finances and armed forces, his measures to create the most effective army in Europe, the i