The Swiss in French Service: 1785-1815
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That association of mountainous territories shut in among the European powers, Switzerland solved part of its financial problems as early as the Renaissance by developing a truly mercenary industry. Each canton could sign a contract (a capitulation) to recruit military units with their own officers and regulations in exchange for pay and equipment for a neighboring state. On the eve of the Revolution there were therefore Swiss units in the government...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:2352502357
ISBN13:9782352502357
Release Date:December 2012
Publisher:Histoire & Collections
Length:80 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 7.8" x 9.3"
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