The navy and government in early modern France, 1572-1661
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書誌事項
The navy and government in early modern France, 1572-1661
（Royal Historical Society studies in history new series）
, , 2004
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注記
Based, in part, on the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Manchester, 1997
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-189) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
The role of the navy as an instrument of royal power in France, C16/C17, with a reappraisal of Richelieu's performance as Grand-Master of Navigation.
The navy played a central part in the major military and political developments of sixteenth and seventeenth century France. This study traces its role as an instrument of royal power from the sixteenth century Wars of Religion to1661, the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King; in the process it sheds light on many familiar themes of early modern French history. Throughout the period, the crown faced opposition at sea from the Huguenots and from others within France, while a complex web of legal jurisdictions protected local interests and traditions of virtual independence from Paris, while the nobility also pursued a largely unresearched interest in maritime affairs.
It is within this context that the career of Cardinal Richelieu, as Grand-Master of Navigation, is re-examined. In an age often characterised by 'rising absolutism' or 'military revolution', he emerges as largely successful in maintaining the navy's strength at sea, though less through major institutional innovations or military reforms than by adhering to traditional methods of government, personal politics, and finance.
ALAN JAMESis a lecturer in the Department of War Studies, King's College London.
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