ISBN: 9780366604654 - La Vie Militaire Sous L'ancien Régime (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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. …