Napoleon: His Life, His Battles, His Empire - Hardcover
by Emmanuelle Papot (Author), David Chanteranne (Author)
To coincide with the release of Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix, in November 2023.
Napoleon: His Life, His Battles, His Empire offers an unprecedented insight into the mind of this extraordinary man who, from modest beginnings on the small island of Corsica, became Emperor of France and its vast empire.
It examines the battles that made him a legend - Marengo, Austerlitz, Jena and Wagram - and looks at his social and political reforms which revolutionized the western world.
Illustrated with stunning artworks, sketches and photographs, the authors draw on painstakingly researched documents, including the Treaty of Campo Formio, signed by Napoleon, love letters from Napoleon to Josephine, Napoleon's proclamation to his troops before the Battle of Austerlitz and the codicil to the great man's will, to give a glorious account of a fascinating man.
David Chanteranne is an historian and art historian and is the editor-in-chief of the magazines Napoleon I and Napoleon III.
Emmanuelle Papot is also a writer on the subject of Napoleon.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.