The Armies and Wars of the Sun King 1643-1715 Volume 1

The reign of Louis XIV of France had a great impact on the course of European and world military history. The years 1643 to 1715 were a defining epoch for western military, diplomatic and economic matters. Most of those years were marked by conflict between major European powers and the Sun King's forces. This four volume Series is the first that present an extensive account of the many facets of the French army and the wars it fought.