Louis XIV's army was in many ways the first modern army. After assuming power in 1661, Louis abolished the post of Colonel G???n???ral of Infantry so he could exercise direct control over the armed forces in his realm. The king demanded order, discipline and absolute loyalty from his army, and he introduced a military draft in 1688 - the first step towards what we know as conscription in modern armies. This book chronicles the development of Louis XIV's army during his 54-year reign, including the units, uniforms and ...
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Louis XIV's army was in many ways the first modern army. After assuming power in 1661, Louis abolished the post of Colonel G???n???ral of Infantry so he could exercise direct control over the armed forces in his realm. The king demanded order, discipline and absolute loyalty from his army, and he introduced a military draft in 1688 - the first step towards what we know as conscription in modern armies. This book chronicles the development of Louis XIV's army during his 54-year reign, including the units, uniforms and weapons of the elite Maison du Roi. Numerous illustrations portray the uniforms, colours and standards of his troops in vivid detail.
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Fair. Men-At-Arms Series, 203; 48 pages; B&W illustrations. Color illustrations. Maps. Moderate foxing throughout the book's pages and covers. Moderate rubbing and minor soiling to the covers. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Illustrated by Francis Back. Very Good. 0850458501. Men-At-Arms Series, 203 Series; B&W and Color Illustrations; 9.5 X 7.2 X 0.2 inches; 48 pages; Soft cover has a tan spine with black lettering. Some rubbing, sunning, scuffing and bumping to covers. Pages are clean and tight. B/w pictures and color plates; b/w map. Men-At-Arms Series, #203. 'Louis XIV's army was in many ways the first modern army. After assuming power in 1661, Louis abolished the post of Colonel Général of Infantry so he could exercise direct control over the armed forces in his realm. The king demanded order, discipline and absolute loyalty from his army, and he introduced a military draft in 1688-the first step towards what we know as conscription in modern armies. This book chronicles the development of Louis XIV's army during his 54-year reign, including the units, uniforms and weapons of the elite Maison du Roi. Numerous illustrations portray the uniforms, colours and standards of his troops in vivid detail'.
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