The wars of Louis XIV, 1667-1714 / John A. Lynn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lynn, John A. (John Albert), 1943-

Contributor:

ebrary, Inc.

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Series:

Modern wars in perspective

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715--Military leadership.

Louis.

Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715.

Military art and science.

Command of troops.

France--History, Military--17th century.

France.

History, Military.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 421 pages) : illustrations, maps, plans.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Longman, 1999.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 388-394) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

9781315845982

1315845989

Publisher Number:

99964371522

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.