In French, 432pp., 4to, fully illus.in colour. 2010. This book has been long in anticipation so was it worth the wait? More than. I simply cannot imagine any Napoleonic enthusiast not having a copy
. This elegant, beautifully photographed book studies the significant items of the Napoleonic collection at Les Invalides, beginning with costumes & weapons worn or owned by the Emperor, moving on to the marshals and significant generals, then producing magnificent item after item of costume & swords worn by soldiers of the French army. If you love military uniforms you simply have to have this book; if you love fine edged weapons there is enough here to justify the price, even for firearms enthusiasts there are many beautiful items illustrated. It is one of those books which will be constantly by your side and it is impossible to praise it highly enough. £90.00

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