Vauban and the French military under Louis XIV: an illustrated history of fortifications and strategies

"Vauban built a formidable ring of fortresses to protect France's national frontiers and was also a gifted economist, author, and political strategist. Covers his exceptional career (within the background of Louis XIV's reign) and lasting influences in France and other nations, with i...

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Main Author: Lepage, Jean-Denis G. G. 1952- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C [u.a.] McFarland [2010]
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Vauban built a formidable ring of fortresses to protect France's national frontiers and was also a gifted economist, author, and political strategist. Covers his exceptional career (within the background of Louis XIV's reign) and lasting influences in France and other nations, with illustrations of 17th century bastioned fortification, artillery, and seige warfare contributions, some still standing"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:VIII, 292 S. Illustrationen, Pläne
ISBN:9780786444014