Wars and Soldiers in the Early Reign of Louis XIV Bundle: Volumes 1-5

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Dive into the turbulent military world of Louis XIV’s Europe with this comprehensive five-volume set, tracing the armies of France’s key rivals and allies through vivid detail and scholarly precision. From the Low Countries to the Ottoman frontier, this series offers a panoramic view of 17th-century warfare shaped by evolving tactics, politics, and cultures.

Volume 1: The Army of the United Provinces of the Netherlands (1660–1687) — Explore the rise of the Dutch States Army, their innovative organization, financing, and battlefield successes during the Anglo-Dutch Wars and early Franco-Dutch tensions.

Volume 2: The Imperial Army (1657–1687) — Analyze the Habsburg military machine under Leopold I, from frontier skirmishes to full-scale conflict with the Ottomans and French, exploring logistics, cavalry traditions, and military reform.

Volume 3: The Armies of the Ottoman Empire (1645–1718) — Gain insight into one of the era’s most enduring military powers, covering command structure, troop composition, imperial campaigns in Europe, and cultural-military interplay.

Volume 4: The Armies of Spain (1659–1688) — Follow Spain’s military decline and adaptations under Charles II, focusing on regimental structure, colonial-war veterans, and battlefield engagements in the Spanish Netherlands and Catalonia.

Volume 5: The Portuguese Army (1659–1690) — Chart Portugal’s post-Restoration military development, including frontier defense against Spain, the role of mercenaries, and its contributions to Europe’s shifting balance of power.