Title:  The Wars of Louis Xiv, 1667-1714 (Modern Wars in Perspective Series)
Author:  by John A. Lynn 
 
 
Format: Hardcover  
Book condition:  Used - Inside book is in Good to Very Good condition.   
Cover:   Good to Very Good 
Dust jacket:  Good.   Dust jacket is protected with Mylar cover.  
 
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. 
 
 
Publisher ‏: ‎ Routledge;  2015 
Hardcover ‏: ‎ 421 pages
ISBN-10 ‏: ‎ 1138836559
ISBN-13 ‏: ‎ 978-1138836556
Dimensions : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
 
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