Vauban and the French military under Louis XIV
Subtitle: an illustrated history of fortifications and strategies
By: Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786444014
Subjects: Vauban, Sébastien Le Prestre de, -- 1633-1707; Vauban, Sébastien Le Prestre de, -- 1633-1707 -- Influence; France. -- Armée -- Biography; Marshalls -- France -- Biography; Military engineers -- France -- Biography; Fortification -- France -- History -- 17th century; France -- History, Military -- 1643-1715; France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Genres: Biography
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.