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Poliorcetic Art: La Rochelle
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Poliorcetic Art: La Rochelle

Richelieu on the sea wall

Jan 20, 2022
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Although it took place during a century of titanic sieges, La Rochelle still stands out for its scope and suffering. France was less a kingdom than a medieval patchwork of sovereigns divided by religion, and Cardinal Richelieu was determined to forge a single unified state that could withstand her enemies abroad. Faith was a secondary concern; he aided …

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