Ordinance of Nantes orders all French fortresses to be dismantled

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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In France, the Ordinance of Nantes demands the dismantling of all defensive castles, fortresses and fortifications apart from those necessary for national defence.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Ordinance of Nantes orders all French fortresses to be dismantled". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15947, accessed 23 November 2024.]

15947 Ordinance of Nantes orders all French fortresses to be dismantled 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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