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Vauban and the French Military Under Louis XIV: An Illustrated History of Fortifications and Strategies
Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
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Paperback. A man of genuine inventiveness, versatility and reformist ideas, Marshal Sebastien Le Preste de Vauban built a formidable ring of fortresses to protect Franc's national frontiers. This book tells the story of Vauban's career, placing his lifework within the background of Louis XIV's reign and revealing his influences in France and other nations. Num Pages: 292 pages, ca. 320 photos, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 175 x 17. Weight in Grams: 544.
A man of inventiveness, versatility and reformist ideas, Marshal Sebastien Le Preste de Vauban built a formidable ring of fortresses to protect France's national frontiers. More than just a fortification designer, Vauban was also a gifted economist, author, and political strategist. This book tells the complete story of Vauban's exceptional career, placing him within the framework of Louis XIV's reign and revealing his lasting influences in France and other nations. With the aid of numerous detailed drawings, 17th century bastioned fortification, artillery, and seige warfare are described in detail. Vauban's fortifications that are still standing today are ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc United States
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9780786444014
SKU
V9780786444014
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99-1
About Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Historian, writer and illustrator Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage is the author of numerous books. His interests include World War II and medieval and French history. He lives in Groningen, Netherlands.
Reviews for Vauban and the French Military Under Louis XIV: An Illustrated History of Fortifications and Strategies
“well laid out and lavishly illustrated...a fine book...the best book I’ve come across on Vauban in the English language...pack in an enormous amount of information copiously illustrated, encompass a diverse range of fortification aspects and will grace the shelves of any fortification enthusiast”—Casemate; “the book is well laid out and lavishly illustrated...if you only have one book about Vauban then ... Read more