Napoleon on Campaign - Classic Images of Napoleon at War

H. A. Carruthers

Summary

The rise and fall of Napoleon is chronicled in dramatic works of art by 19th century masters in this book of art and military history.  Napoleon on Campaign collects magnificent works by Detaille, Meissonier, Vernet, Lady Butler, Hillingford and many of the other artists who sought to capture on canvas the most celebrated incidents of the Napoleonic Wars. Through their battle paintings, these great artists tell an intriguing tale of power, greatness, greed and hubris.   While each painting is captivating in its own right, their chronological presentation creates a uniquely vivid historical narrative, aided by short summaries that provide important context for each scene. Gathering these images together in a single volume for the first time, Napoleon on Campaign is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Napoleonic era.

Available since: 04/30/2014.

Print length: 184 pages.

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