Savoy under the uniform - The impact of the army on the development of Savoy 1872-1914
Savoy under the uniform - The impact of the army on the development of Savoy 1872-1914
Savoy under the uniform - The impact of the army on the development of Savoy 1872-1914
Savoy under the uniform - The impact of the army on the development of Savoy 1872-1914

Savoy Under the Uniform - The Impact of the Army on the Development of Savoy 1872-1914

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Between 1872 and 1914, Savoy, newly annexed to France, developed considerably.

 

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While industry, hydroelectricity, tourism and spa culture are the principal drivers, the predominant role of the army in this growth must not be overlooked. It transformed the landscape by constructing numerous fortifications and roads, penetrated the alpine environment, introduced skiing and mapped the terrain. It opened up the high valleys by improving communication routes, providing material assistance to local populations, advancing hygiene and fostering the development of local commerce. This new book by Laurent Demouzon addresses all these subjects through accounts, documents and archives supported by more than 482 documents, the majority previously unpublished.

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Laurent Demouzon
Publication date
May 2013
Pages
240
Language
French
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Demouzon

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