{"product_id":"1721-french-army-evolution-illustrated-antique-histoire-de-la-milice-francoise","title":"1721 FRENCH ARMY EVOLUTION ILLUSTRATED antique HISTOIRE DE LA MILICE FRANCOISE","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003eHISTOIRE DE LA MILICE FRANCOISE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEt des changemens qui s'y sont faits depuis l'établissement de la Monarchie dans les Gaules Jusqu'à la fin du Règne de Louis le Grand. Par le R. P. Daniel, de la Compagnie de Jesus, Auteur de l'Histoire de France. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume I (of 2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby Reverend Father Gabriel Daniel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParis: Jean-Baptiste Coignard; 1721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(The history of the French militia is aa major historical work in two volumes written by the Jesuit priest Gabriel Daniel , published in Paris in 1721 by Jean-Baptiste Coignard and Denis MarietteIt traces the evolution of the French army and military institutions from Gaul to the end of the reign of Louis XIV)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated  with 46 engravings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal full brown calf, some wear consistent with age, a fewdefects on the boards and spine, \u003cbr\u003espine richly gilt, with raised bands, gilt title label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior stained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Size 7.5 by 10\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in French\u003cbr\u003e===============================\u003cbr\u003eThe work begins with an analysis of the Gallic peoples before the Roman conquest, their methods of combat, their war organization and their relations with the invaders -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaniel then examines the integration of Gaul into the Roman Empire, describing Roman military structures, the discipline of the legions, the border defense systems and the lasting influence exerted by Rome on the military practices of the Gallic provinces -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the fall of the Empire, he focuses on the establishment of the Franks in Gaul, the rise of Clovis I and the gradual formation of the Frankish monarchy. The author describes the Merovingian armies, composed mainly of warriors personally bound to their leaders, and shows how military obligations were embedded in the social and political structures of the kingdom -\u003cbr\u003e===============================\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other auctions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52408289722670,"sku":null,"price":571.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/207213-011jpg_c7da745b-3133-4c84-80bf-7db7796d1ae1.jpg?v=1786214740","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1721-french-army-evolution-illustrated-antique-histoire-de-la-milice-francoise","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}