Robert Laulan — Fondation de L&Apos;Ecole Royale Militaire

Paris , Société de l'Histoire de Paris, 1936. Brochure/Pamphlet. A fascinating, scarce French pamphlet on the founding of the Royal Military School in Paris, accompanied by a handwritten English translation. A very interesting pamphlet on the founding of the Royal Military School (L'Ecole Royale Militaire) in Paris. This military training complex was founded in 1750 by King Louis XV and was constructed by noted architect, Ange-Jacques Gabriel. This was one of the first military schools that admitted children from poorer families, and was not exclusive to the upper echelon of French society.Written by Robert Laulan in the original French. A scarce work. Accompanied by a handwritten English translation, a fascinating piece of ephemera. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, the front and rear of the wrap have detached but are present. Small amount of loss to the wraps. Internally, pages are firmly bound. Light age-toning to the extremities of the pages, otherwise they are clean throughout. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .