History A-Level
Military revolution and state-building
What Military revolution and state-building means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The expansion of French military resources alongside the transition from mercenary bands to a standing state army, which in 1661 still lacked centralisation.
Topics that use Military revolution and state-building
- 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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