BUTTERY, DAVID
NAPOLEONS PARIS
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526749475
- author:
- BUTTERY, DAVID
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PEN & SWORD BOOKS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 138 mm X 246 mm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Napoleonic Wars,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Napoleon's Paris: A Guide to the Napoleonic Sites of the Consulate and First French Empire 1799-1815 by David Buttery is a comprehensive guide to the buildings and monuments in Paris that are closely associated with Napoleon Bonaparte. The book covers many of the city's most famous sites, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, which were built or enhanced on Napoleon's instructions. This highly illustrated guidebook provides evocative detail about these remarkable buildings and monuments, offering a unique insight into the influence of Napoleon on Paris and the tumultuous period in French history during his time in power. Whether you're a visitor to the city or simply interested in learning more about its rich history, this book is an essential resource. With its wealth of information and engaging descriptions, Napoleon's Paris is a valuable addition to any collection of books about the Napoleonic era or the history of Paris.