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

Title
Vauban and the French military under Louis XIV : an illustrated history of fortifications and strategies / Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage.
Author
Lepage, Jean-Denis G. G., 1952-
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2010.

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Description
viii, 292 p. : ill., maps; 26 cm.
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.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
JFF 09-930
ISBN
  • 9780786444014 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786444010 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2009034538
OCLC
YBP 2009034538
Author
Lepage, Jean-Denis G. G., 1952-
Title
Vauban and the French military under Louis XIV : an illustrated history of fortifications and strategies / Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2010.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
JFF 09-930
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