De Norvins - Histoire de Napoléon - 1839

Beautifully illustrated set of 2 volumes of this reference work on the history of Napoleon written by Jacques Marquet de Montbreton de Norvins, a French historian and politician. The originality of these books lies in particular in the spine of the binding, with unusual romantic gilt stamps depicting Napoleon, the imperial eagle and the famous bicorne hat.

Famous work on Napoleon, written by a contemporary noble who knew and admired him, in which he demonstrates his great fascination for the figure and the work of the Emperor during this 25-year period.

These books provide a detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his birth in Corsica to his death on Saint Helena.

He presents to you his military campaigns, his political reforms, his diplomatic relations, his successes and his setbacks. He also introduces you to the figures who marked his era, such as Josephine, Talleyrand, Murat, Ney, etc.

This work is illustrated with numerous plates, including three maps at the end of each volume and battle plans where the rectangles symbolising military units are hand-coloured in the colours of the country to which they belong.

M. De Norvins, History of Napoleon, 2 volumes, at the Bureau of Illustrated Publications, 1839. 535 pp + 528 pp. 11th Edition

Good condition of the bindings, showing signs of wear from use, rounded corners, rubbed headbands and joints. A binding that remains sturdy. Some paper foxing in places, quite numerous on the maps in the second volume.






A splendid illustrated two-volume set of this reference work on the history of Napoleon, written by Jacques Marquet de Montbreton de Norvins, a French historian and statesman. The originality of these books lies notably in the spine of the binding, ornamented with unusually romantic gold embossings depicting Napoleon, the imperial eagle, and the famous bicorne.

A famous work on Napoleon, a detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his birth in Corsica to his death on Saint Helena. It thus presents his military campaigns, his political reforms, his diplomatic relations, his successes and his failures. It also introduces the figures who marked his era, such as Josephine, Talleyrand, Murat, Ney, etc.

This work is illustrated with numerous plates, including three maps at the end of each volume and battle plans where the rectangles representing military units are hand-colored in the colors of the country to which they refer.

M. De Norvins, History of Napoleon, 2 volumes, at the Bureau des publications illustrées, 1839. 535 pp + 528 pp. Mention of the 11th edition

Good condition of the bindings, showing signs of wear, rounded corners, rubbed edges and joints. Slight losses of leather, notably on the back. A binding that remains sturdy. Some foxing in places, quite numerous on the maps of the second volume.