1815 The Return of Napoleon

Austin, Paul Britton,

0219267 Greenhill Books, Lionel Leventhal and Stackpole Books, London and Philadelphia, 2002, 1st Edition. Hardcover, Very Good/Very Good 700 g; 336 pages, includes chapter notes, bibliography, index, five maps, and 27 reproductions of art works contemporary with Napoleon's escape, and his arrival in Paris to overthrow the Bourbons. Colour illustrated dust jacket. The book shows no signs of damage. . This unique and atmospheric volume presents the dramatic story of Napoleon's escape from Elba and march on Paris in the words of eyewitnesses and participants. Drawing on hundreds of first-hand accounts by Napoleon's supporters and opponents the author recreates the drama of those tumultuous spring days in 1815 and throws light on the mixed French response to the unexpected return of their former emperor. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History -- France; ISBN: 1853674761. ISBN/EAN: 9781853674761. Inventory No: 0219267. ISBN: 1853674761 $35.00AUD
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