French Musketeer 1622-1775 (e-bog) af Ren  Chartrand, Chartrand

French Musketeer 1622-1775 e-bog

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The works of French novelist Alexandre Dumas have been reproduced time and again on stage and screen. Based on a genuine memoir by an officer named D'Artagnan, Dumas published The Three Musketeers. The King's Musketeers were formed in 1622 and were populated by young men of noble birth, but often of poorer means. The Musketeers served as a form of military academy, which enabled these men to qu...
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Forfattere Ren Chartrand, Chartrand (forfatter), Graham Turner, Turner (illustrator)
Udgivet 20 juli 2013
Længde 64 sider
Genrer HB
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781780968629
The works of French novelist Alexandre Dumas have been reproduced time and again on stage and screen. Based on a genuine memoir by an officer named D'Artagnan, Dumas published The Three Musketeers. The King's Musketeers were formed in 1622 and were populated by young men of noble birth, but often of poorer means. The Musketeers served as a form of military academy, which enabled these men to qualify for commission into the regular army, but the academy was not just a schoolroom the Musketeers served in all major battles and campaigns of the period; their reputation for bravery was well deserved. This title explores the history behind the legends created by Dumas. Drawing on historical and fascinating accounts the truth of this most colourful and flamboyant of units is revealed.