Memoirs of the Duchess of Abrantes: Napoleon & the Empire Era

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Complete and authentic memoirs by Laure Junot, Duchess of Abrantes. Historical recollections on Napoleon, the Revolution, the Directory, the Consulate, the Empire, the Restoration, the 1830 Revolution, and the early years of Louis-Philippe's reign. First complete edition published in Paris by Jean de Bonnot, 1967–1969. 16 volumes, octavo format, in fine condition: full green imperial leather binding by the publisher, smooth boards and spine richly decorated with gilt motifs (including reclining dogs and friezes), gilt edges, on laid paper with watermark, 250 engraved plates. A well-preserved set.