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Military history of the Ancien Régime

  • French conquest of CorsicaThe island of Corsica had been ruled by the Republic of Genoa since 1284. In the 18th century, Corsicans started to develop their own nationalism and seek…
  • French Royal ArmyIn the early 15th century, Charles VII established France's first permanent army. This force received regular wages instead of relying on feudal levies.