Napoléon by Chevallier, Bernard et al - 1999

Paris: Fayard , 2005. First edition. Hardback. Very Good. 14" by 11". Various. A remarkable volume exploring the history, legends, and antiquities of one of the most famous islands in the world, Saint Helena, with some exceptional iconography. The first edition. A large paper volume regarding Saint Helena, a British possession in the South Atlantic Ocean, the second oldest overseas territory after Bermuda. A famous island, perhaps best known for being the site Napoleon was exiled to after his final defeat in 1815. The first edition of 2005, in the original French. Written under the direction of Bernard Chevallier, Michel Dancoisne,- Martineau, and Thierry Lentz among others. An extensive and exceptional work, looking at Napoleon's time in exile and his death on the island, as well as other legends and myths and its rich history. Fully decorated in text throughout with some remarkable illustrations, maps, and photographs both in colour and in black. With the unclipped dust wrapper.The present copy… Read More