The navy and government in early modern France, 1572-1661
By: Alan James.
Series: Royal Historical Society studies in history.
Publisher: Royal Historical Society; Boydell Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Suffolk, UK; Rochester, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 198
Subjects: France Marine -- History -- 16th century.; France Marine -- History -- 17th century.; France -- History, Naval -- 16th century.; France -- History, Naval -- 17th century.; France -- Politics and government -- 16th century.; France -- Politics and government -- 17th century.
Description: "The navy played a central part in the major military and political developments of sixteenth and seventeenth century France. This study traces its role as an instrument of royal power from the sixteenth century Wars of Religion to 1661, the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King. In the process it sheds light on many familiar themes of early modern French history. Throughout the period, the crown faced opposition at sea from the Huguenots and from others within France, while a complex web of legal jurisdictions protected local interests and traditions of virtual independence from Paris, while the nobility also pursued a largely unresearched interest in maritime affairs."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-189) and index.
Based, in part, on the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Manchester, 1997.