ISBN: 9781333540401 - the hôtel des invalides: translated (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, a grand edifice designed to provide shelter to the veterans of Louis XIV's wars. Constructed on the orders of the king, it has stood as a monument to French military might and the glory of the nation's soldiers throughout the ages, since its foundation in 1670. The author chronicles the origins of the hospital, discussing the challenges of maintaining such an institution during the tumultuous periods of French history, and the various threats to its existence. The book also provides valuable insights into the lives of the soldiers who found refuge within its walls, examining the changing nature of warfare and the impact it had on the men who fought. Ultimately, this work serves as a testament to the sacrifices made by French soldiers throughout history, and underscores the enduring legacy of the Hotel des Invalides as a symbol of national gratitude and remembrance. 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.…