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La vie des officiers semble de prime abord plus facile à étudier que celle des soldats. Sur les pre miers, les documents paraissent abonder; aux piè ces des archives de la guerre et aux autres sources manuscrites 011 imprimées que nous avons con sultées pour les soldats viennent s'ajouter les mémoires et les lettres que les officiers ont laissés. Ceux - ci sent partout et toujours au premier plan, comme en pleine lumière; pendant la guerre sur tout, leurs actes sont signalés et mis en relief; mais pendant la paix, leur existence se distingue moins que celle des soldats de la man1ere de vivre des hommes qui sont dans les mêmes conditions de fortune et de rang. A partir du règne de Louis XIV, le soldat, astreint au logement de la caserne, assu.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of French military officers serving under the Ancien RÃ gime. The author reveals the transformation of the officer corps from an independent, aristocratic elite to a subordinate and increasingly professionalized group. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, the book examines the processes of recruitment, training, and advancement within the officer corps. It explores the culture and values of these men, examining their motivations, aspirations, and sense of honor. Furthermore, the book sheds light on the relationship between the officer corps and the broader society, highlighting the tensions and conflicts that arose from their privileged position. Ultimately, this book provides a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the officer corps in pre-revolutionary France, offering fresh insights into the social and military history of the period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366604654_0
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