History A-Level
Centralisation of administrative power
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The process by which Louvois revolutionised the army through strict discipline, standardised weaponry and regular supply lines, and academies centralised royal control over the nobility.
Topics that use Centralisation of administrative power
- 2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643– 1715 (A-level only) – Louis XIV and Europe, 1661–1685 (AQA A-Level)
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