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Boydell Press - Maritime Power in Louis XIV's France Book

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Explore the complex relationship between naval strength and state finance in this historical study by Boydell Press. While the French navy under Louis XIV did not achieve traditional victories during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, it stood as one of the largest military institutions globally during a period of transformation for modern warfare and the state. This book examines how the navy was financed, providing a detailed look at the contractor state and private finance. It argues that the effectiveness of a military system depends on the efficiency and accountability of state spending. This work is an essential resource for those studying maritime history, the evolution of the modern state, and the economic foundations of military power.

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This book by Boydell Press examines the financing of the French navy during the reign of Louis XIV.

The text analyzes the role of private finance and the contractor state in managing naval resources.

Learn how state spending efficiency and accountability impacted the effectiveness of military systems.

This maritime history book covers the evolution of modern warfare and the modern state.

The work provides a deep look into one of the largest military institutions of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
19 December 2023
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30 May 2023

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