This book is the French version of a book written in English by JA Lynn one specialists in Louis XIV's army. De facto, it is not specifically mentioned in particular the navy of the King in this book, which also is a bit old. Some developments and Lynn's positions are questionable (see in this respect the work of Guy Rowlands). I recommend it even if in some respects it is best to consult the military history of France appeared in the 1990s to the PUF.