Uniformology Book Series # 10 - LE MAISON DU ROI DE FRANCE - HOUSEHOLD TROOPS OF THE KINGS OF FRANCE 1445-1789 Summary: This new series of uniform books features with descriptions and introductery text from many of the finest military artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Each title is paper covered, printed on 100 lb archival paper with 145 lb paper covwers, size 7 x 8 1/2, each title features a varying number of color plates from famed military articts. and a varying number of pages from 48 to 60 .
Bassett-Powell, Bruce
8 Pages of text and 28 color plates.
The Royal Court of the Kings of France was a hotbed of Byzantine intrigue. To protect themselves from enemies both from within and without, the military forces of the Royal Household (Maison du Roi) became the largest and most elaborate in Europe. Special units were created to guard inner doors or outer doors and others designated by various degrees of distance to guard the King’s person. Naturally, uniforms were created and the ranks, populated exclusively from the nobility, bore ancient nomenclature. The Maison du Roi lasted nearly 200 years but would disappear by 1791 as revolution engulfed France. They reappeared again (not included in this volume) during the restoration until the monarchy was finally abolished. The history of the Maison du Roi along with their uniform details are recorded in this book. The illustrations with them are taken from the collection of the great French 19th century military artist Alexandre de Marbot and further schematic details are provided by the plates of Lienhart & Humbert.
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