History of Napoleon St Helena William Forsyth 1853 First Edition 3 Vol Binding Copy

£50.00

Title: History of the Captivity of Napoleon at St Helena 3 Vol Binding Copy
Author: William Forsyth
Publisher: John Murray
Publication Date: c1853 First Edition
Format: Hardback

Condition: Binding copies only.

Vol I-cover and spine detached and one cover missing. Pages complete including map at rear.

Vol II-Front cover detached and slight damage to spine. All pages present.

Vol III-Both covers detached and spine loose. All pages present

All have marbled endpapers and page edges.

Book measures:

1 in stock

Description

This 1853 first edition three-volume set by William Forsyth provides a definitive historical account of Napoleon Bonaparte’s exile. Compiled from the letters and journals of Lieutenant-General Sir Hudson Lowe, these books offer an unparalleled look at the fallen Emperor’s final years on St. Helena. As a binding copy, this set is ideal for collectors or restorers looking to preserve a seminal piece of 19th-century Napoleonic history. The narrative meticulously details the political tensions and daily life during the captivity, serving as a vital primary resource for historians and enthusiasts of the Napoleonic Wars and British military history.

Additional information

Weight 4.00 kg