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The culture of merit : nobility, royal service, and the making of absolute monarchy in France, 1600-1789 /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, Jay M., 1961-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [1996]
Series:Studies in medieval and early modern civilization.
Subjects:
France > Civilization > 17th century.
Louis > XIV, > King of France, > 1638-1715 > Influence.
France > Civilization > 18th century.
Monarchy > France > Moral and ethical aspects.
France > Kings and rulers > Conduct of life.
France. > Armée > History.
Description
Physical Description:vii, 305 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-297) and index.
ISBN:0472096389 (alk. paper)
0472066382 (pbk. : alk. paper)