Napoleon - An Intimate Portrait


Napoléon dying

Napoléon dying

- c.1825

In his final days, Napoléon grew increasingly ill, suffering severe pains in his side and vomiting attacks. Knowing the end was near he asked his ashes be put “on the banks of the Seine, amongst the French people, whom I love so well.” He also spoke over and over of his son. His last words were said to have been, “France, my son, the Army,” while some also thought they heard him say, “Joséphine.”

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NAPOLEON BONAPARTE PERSONAL OWNED BOOK FROM HIS LIBRARY ROYAL CIPHER NOT SIGNED picture

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE PERSONAL OWNED BOOK FROM HIS LIBRARY ROYAL CIPHER NOT SIGNED

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NAPOLEON BONAPARTE WIFE MARIE LOUISE PERSONALLY OWNED 3 BOOKS FROM HER LIBRARY picture

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE WIFE MARIE LOUISE PERSONALLY OWNED 3 BOOKS FROM HER LIBRARY

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CO-CA-023- Miniature Extra Rare Camus Book Napoleon Full Series, 22k Gold Flat picture

CO-CA-023- Miniature Extra Rare Camus Book Napoleon Full Series, 22k Gold Flat

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Camus Napoleon Limoges Mini Bottle Book 2 Pieces Set Unopened w/Box F/S Japan picture

Camus Napoleon Limoges Mini Bottle Book 2 Pieces Set Unopened w/Box F/S Japan

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NAPOLEON III CAMPAIGN OF ITALY LOT - BOOK, DIPLOMA, SILVER MEMORIAL MEDAL 1859 picture

NAPOLEON III CAMPAIGN OF ITALY LOT - BOOK, DIPLOMA, SILVER MEMORIAL MEDAL 1859

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CHRISTOFLE Silvered Bronze Letter Opener / Book Marker, Napoleon Empereur (#1) picture

CHRISTOFLE Silvered Bronze Letter Opener / Book Marker, Napoleon Empereur (#1)

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