Expansion and Crisis in Louis XIV's France examines these central yet understudied aspects of the age of the Sun King through the experience of Franche-Comté, a possession of the Spanish empire with a long history of autonomy, conquered by ...
This is a study of continuity and change in rural France based on fieldwork carried out over a period of 25 years, and historical documents spanning over 300 years.
From the plains of the River Saône to the blue tops of the high country, the region permanently enchants visitors.