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French Warships in the Age of Sail 1626-1786: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates
French Warships in the Age of Sail 16261786 Design Construction Careers and Fates
Author: Rif Winfield, Stephen S. Roberts
The origins of a permanent French sailing navy can be traced to the work of Cardinal Richelieu in the 1620s, but a virtually new Marine Royale had to be re-created by Colbert from 1661. Thereafter, Louis XIV?s navy grew rapidly to become the largest and most powerful in the world, at the same time establishing a reputation for the quality of its...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781473893511
ISBN-10: 1473893518
Publication Date: 12/1/2017
Pages: 464
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Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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