Isbn: 9780243974252 - la marine royale en 1789 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

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

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

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In the fading years of the French aristocracy, the royal navy underwent a period of immense change. This book delves into the inner workings of the institution, tracing the evolution of its officer corps from the elite ranks of the nobility to a more inclusive force. The author examines the challenges faced by the navy in the face of declining resources and the rise of new naval powers, shedding light on the complex interplay between tradition and innovation during a pivotal era in French naval history. Through a meticulous study of primary sources, the book offers a fresh perspective on the inner workings of the French navy, revealing the tensions between old and new in a time of rapid transformation. 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.…