France has not yet released official papers relating to the war; on the other hand, so much has already been divulged in the writings and personal reminiscences of participants that it is to be doubted whether the overall picture of the war will be greatly changed when the secrecy barrier is lifted.

QUESTION: Has this prediction held up? Do declassified French papers since this was written change the historical picture?

Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Alge…, loc. 1715