In this article I aim to highlight a series of atlases held at the BnF which contain little-known maps and plans of fortified places in French border areas, as well as numerous places which were …

History map of Eastern France. Territorial Acquisitions during the Reign of Louis XIV; Illustrating France in 1643, Territorial acquisitions 1643-1715.

Description: A map of Eastern France, subtitled "Territorial Acquisitions during the Reign of Louis XIV." This map is color–coded to show the territory of eastern France in 1643, and France's …

MAPs. Eastern Frontier of France under Louis XIV, 1643-1715; L’Alsace politique au XVIe siècle - Les acquisitions françaises en 1648; L’Alsace au XVIIe siècle; L’Alsace en 1648: La mosaïque …

A collection of French Revolution maps, selected and compiled by Alpha History authors.

Handpainted and researched map of France and its regions under the Ancien Regime. This is the pinnacle of pre-Revolution French power under Louis XIV, the Sun King most known for the …

Historical and military map retracing the will of king Louis XIV to move away the borders of the kingdom of France in order to protect his capital.

The map is surrounded by inset plans of towns such as Strasbourg, Algiers and Perpignan, attacked or captured by Louis XIV between 1640-1695. A side-bound example, stitched at the …

This map shows the administrative division of France during the rule of Louis XIV of France, also known also as Louis the Great or The Sun King, who ruled the country between 1643 and …

Historical and military map during the reign of Louis XIV who wanted to protect Paris from invasions ; wars, treaties and the fortifications built or destroyed by Vauban. Louis XIV map , …