The wars of Louis XIV, 1667-1714 /
John A. Lynn.
- xiii, 421 pages : maps ; 23 cm.
- Modern wars in perspective .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 388-394) and index.
1. Prologue: International and Internal Conflict 1500-1661. -- 2. Louis XIV Gloire and Strategy. -- 3. The Army, the Navy and the Art of War. -- 4. Wars of Glorie: The War of Devolution and the Dutch War. -- 5. Violence and State Policy: Reunions, Mediterranean Expeditions and Internal Struggles.-- 6. The Great Miscalculation: The Nine Year's War. -- 7. The Final Contest: The War of the Spanish Succession. -- 8. The Wars of Louis XIV in the Context of the History of War. Chronology. Bibliographical Essay.
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Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 --Military leadership.
Military art and science--History--France--17th century. Military art and science--History--France--18th century.