Napoleon: An Intimate Account of the Years of Supremacy 1800-1814

Random House International, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Very Good. Some light creasing, scuffing and discolouration to jacket, contents are clean and unmarked, lightly age toned at the edges. Here is a book that I have been looking for for some time, a book that incorporates the magnificent artwork of the Napoleonic period along with a detailed profile of Napoleon. The result is magic and a pure delight to the eye. Proctor Jones has done a splendid job at merging the two memoirs of Menval (Napoleon's secretary) and Constant (Napoleon's valet) to provide a detailed and intimate account account of Napoleon. This is not a book that details Napoleon's battles or strategic genius but is a book that provides a wonderful insight into his character and personality instead. One can see the the unboundless energy, emotion, magnetism and even quirky habits of the man as seen through Menval and Constant. The artwork is plentiful and compliments the events as described in the narrative. This is a superb book, printed on high quality paper and an essential addition to any buff of the Napoleonic period. (Reader review) 444 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Overweight. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9780679414582. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: dscf5843. . 9780679414582 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.