Louis XIV's Marshals of France: Servants of the Sun King

by James Falkner

James Falkner explores the careers and leadership of France's exceptional Marshals during Louis XIV's reign, shaping European warfare.

For over 70 years, from 1643 to 1715, Louis XIV fought a series of increasingly bitter wars with the Dutch, the Spanish, the British and the Austrians. During his long reign France was the foremost power in Europe and the king used his military and economic strength to expand French territory to the north...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399062662
• ISBN13: 9781399062664
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 256 Pages