The Fall of Napoleon: An Historical Memoir.

MITCHELL, Lieut-Col. J.

Item Number: 139004

London: G. W. Nickisson, 1845.

First edition of Mitchell’s account of the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Octavo, two of the original three volumes bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. In near fine condition.

Napoleon Bonaparte rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814, and again in 1815. Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815. One of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. He also remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in human history.