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Louis XIV's Army (Men-at-arms) Book

A concise, illustrated study of the army of late seventeenth and early 18th century France. 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 including detailed colour figure artwork portray the uniforms, colours and standards of his troops in vivid detail.Read More

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  • Product Description

    One of the great armies of history is now almost forgotten, yet it was in many ways the first modern army. Louis XIV strove for order and an army which was both disciplined and large. Many measures that are now standard in our present day armies were introduced during his reign. This volume is a superb introduction to this vast and fascinating subject. René Chartrand's fine text examines King Louis' formidable army, from uniforms and tactics to colours and standards and beyond.

  • 0850458501
  • 9780850458503
  • Rene Chartrand
  • 24 November 1988
  • Osprey Publishing
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 48
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