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1 online resource (241 pages) |
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Studies in Early Modern European History MUP |
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Studies in Early Modern European History MUP
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Absolute Monarchy on the frontiers: Louis XIV's military occupations of Lorraine and Savoy; Half Title Page; STUDIES IN EARLY MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; A note on terms; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I: The eastern frontiers of France in the age of Louis XIV; 1. Lorraine, Savoy and the frontiers of France; 2. Military occupation in French frontier strategy; Part II: Administration on the frontiers; 3. The structures of occupation; 4. The burdens of occupation; Part III: The local elites under French occupation; 5. The nobilities |
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6. The administrative elites7. The church; Conclusions; Appendix Officers of the sovereign companies of Savoy, 1690-1713; Select bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
French territorial ambitions and consequent military activity during the reign of Louis XIV ensured that a number of territories bordering on France were subject to military occupation for strategic reasons from the 1660s onwards. Drawing on extensive archival research, this study presents the occupation of two of these territories, Lorraine and Savoy, from a comparative perspective. It investigates the aims and intentions of the French monarchy in occupying these regions, the problems of administering them, and French relations with key local elite groups. Absolute monarchy on the frontiers m |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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HISTORY / Europe / France.
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France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715.
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France -- History, Military -- 1643-1715.
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Lorraine (France) -- History -- 17th century
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Lorraine (France) -- History -- 18th century
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Savoy (France and Italy) -- History -- 17th century
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Savoy (France and Italy) -- History -- 18th century
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Europe -- Savoy
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France
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France -- Lorraine
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bergin, Joseph
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Roberts, Penny
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Naphy, Bill
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| ISBN |
9781526110510 |
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1526110512 |
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9781526110503 |
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1526110504 |
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