French Fortifications, 1715-1815

Historian, writer and illustrator Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage is the author of numerous books. His interests include World War II and medieval and French history. He lives in Groningen, Netherlands.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction      1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND      Louis XV      Louis XVI      The French Revolution      The Consulate      The Napoleonic Empire      2. FORTIFICATIONS OF THE ANCIEN RÉGIME      Bastioned Fortifications      Louis XIV and Vauban      Fortifications in the 18th Century      Montalembert      Siege Warfare      Projects Under Louis XV and Louis XVI      French Fortifications in Overseas Colonies      3. IMPERIAL FORTIFICATIONS      Napoleonic Style      Artillery      Military Engineering Corps      Napoleonic Génie Leadership      Siege Warfare      Coastal Defense      Cartography and Relief-Maps      Futuristic Weapons      4. NAPOLEONIC FORTIFICATION PROJECTS      Dismantlement of Obsolete Places      Napoleonic Arsenals      France      The Netherlands      Germany      Italy      Illyrian Provinces      Corfu      Malta      Military Roads and Canals      The Heritage of the Empire      AppendixFrench Republican Calendar      Bibliography      Index

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