Great overview. I've always thought that the "blood tax" argument was special pleading. After all, the men the nobles commanded on the battlefield also shed their blood.
Thanks David! I'm glad I found your Substack. My training was in 20th century French history but over time I've found myself more and more drawn to the 17th and 18th centuries, and I'm looking forward to reading through your posts.
Great overview. I've always thought that the "blood tax" argument was special pleading. After all, the men the nobles commanded on the battlefield also shed their blood.
Thanks David! I'm glad I found your Substack. My training was in 20th century French history but over time I've found myself more and more drawn to the 17th and 18th centuries, and I'm looking forward to reading through your posts.
Welcome aboard! I look forward, également, to reading your posts.