The year 2003 marks the 200th anniversary of the Coronation of Napoleon, the military and political genius who rose from the ashes of the French Revolution to become the most charismatic and dominant leader since Alexander the Great. Lavishly illustrated, this volume includes rare and previously unpublished material, not only on Napoleon's stunning military victories but also on his astonishing innovations in government, introducing a powerful national bank, a well-organized code of law, universal education, an efficient ...
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The year 2003 marks the 200th anniversary of the Coronation of Napoleon, the military and political genius who rose from the ashes of the French Revolution to become the most charismatic and dominant leader since Alexander the Great. Lavishly illustrated, this volume includes rare and previously unpublished material, not only on Napoleon's stunning military victories but also on his astonishing innovations in government, introducing a powerful national bank, a well-organized code of law, universal education, an efficient civil service, public museums and more. Highlights of Napoleon's meteroic career and passionate romances with Josephine and other beautiful aristocratic women are recalled in more than 300 reproductions, including masterpieces by Jacques-Louis David (Napoleon's official court painter), through Jean-Louis Messonier and, in our own time, Larry Rivers. No previously published biography of Napoleon can compete with the combination of scholarship and elegant presentation that this book offers.
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Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cocked, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Very good. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Leather bound edition published by Easton. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Fine. [2003] First American Edition. Tall, Genuine Leather Binding, Fully Illustrated, Printed in Italy. Black binding, decorative gilt designs and lettering, visual of Napoleon in center on top cover, 255 pages including Index and Appendices. Three raised ridges (hubs) on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold--a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand-selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers: Satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: A few minor scratches to gilt on edges from handling and filing book on bookshelf, else overall Fine, never read. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. SOME COMPETITORS ONLINE SAY THEIR BOOKS ARE NEW OR FINE BUT HAVE BEEN READ. THIS BOOK IS DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER AND NEVER READ. IN GIFT-GIVING CONDITION. Contents include Napoleon on His Own; The Great Man of the 19th Century; Napoleon: A Myth of the 20th Century. Included: A Chronology of this great man, who glimmers even now, making him an irresistible subject of interest, fascination, and, yes, passion. A highly collectible book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly.
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Color & b&w. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Folio. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/unclipped price; illustrated end papers; 255 clean, unmarked pages. large, heavy item...
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