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Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Vol. 2 - The Imperial Army, 1657 - 1687

By: Helion & Company Limited

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Helion & Company)


Product Info

Title
Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Vol. 2 - The Imperial Army, 1657 - 1687
Category
Author
Bruno Mugnai
Publish Year
2019
Pages
302
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.75"
NKG Part #
2148004551
Type
Softcover

Description

During the 17th century, Europe experienced only four years of general peace: 1610 and 1680-82. This scenario of almost continuous strife provided the terrain for the rise of the standing professional armies. The states were eager to avoid a repetition of the chaos and destruction that had plagued Europe during the Thirty Years’ War, and therefore invested in these larger, more powerful armies to reduce the risks and costs of war.