Louis XIV's Army cover

Description

Louis XIV's army was in many ways the first modern army. After assuming power in 1661, Louis abolished the post of Colonel Général of Infantry so he could exercise direct control over the armed forces in his realm. The king demanded order, discipline and absolute loyalty from his army, and he introduced a military draft in 1688 - the first step towards what we know as conscription in modern armies. This book chronicles the development of Louis XIV's army during his 54-year reign, including the units, uniforms and weapons of the elite Maison du Roi. Numerous illustrations portray the uniforms, colours and standards of his troops in vivid detail.

Table of Contents

Chronology
The Era of Louis XIV
The Army in 1661
Units, Uniforms and Weapons: Maison du Roi
Line Infantry
Line Cavalry
Colours and Standards
The Plates

Product details

Published Nov 24 1988
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850458503
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 black and white and 8 colour images
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 203
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

René Chartrand

RENÉ CHARTRAND was born in Montreal and educated i…

Illustrator

Francis Back

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