Warrior pursuits noble culture and civil conflict in early modern France / Brian Sandberg.

Author/creator Sandberg, Brian, 1968-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press,
Descriptionxxx, 393 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
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Subjects
Nobility--France, Southern. --History. --17th century.
Elite (Social sciences)--France, Southern. --History. --17th century.
Soldiers--France, Southern. --History. --17th century.
Militarism--France, Southern. --History. --17th century.
Violence--France, Southern. --History. --17th century.
Social conflict--France, Southern. --History. --17th century.
Political culture--France, Southern. --History. --17th century.
France, Southern--Social conditions. --17th century.
France, Southern--Politics and government. --17th century.
France--History. --Bourbons, 1589-1789.

SeriesThe Johns Hopkins University studies in historical and political science ; 128th ser., 3
Johns Hopkins University studies in historical and political science ; 128th ser., 3. ^A134864
Contents Prologue -- pt. 1. Profession of arms -- The great quantity of nobility that is found here : Southern France and its warrior elite -- The grandeur and magnificence of his household : noble households and kinship -- He had no helping himself to money : crédit and noble finances -- pt. 2. Bonds of nobility -- With the assistance of my particular friends : clientage and friendship -- The dignity and authority of their charges : officeholding and political culture -- Actions the most perilous being the most honorable : honor and courage -- pt. 3. Culture of revolt -- The call to arms from all quarters : rituals of arming -- A great multitude of soldiers : personal armies -- The zeal of this nobility : violent performances.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010001216
ISBN9780801897290 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0801897297 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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