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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating study explores the marriages of the Bonaparte family, from Napoleon's own tumultuous marriage to Josephine to the romantic entanglements of his siblings and cousins. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, Bingham provides a colorful and engaging account of the Bonaparte family's romantic lives, revealing the private passions and intrigues behind one of the most notorious dynasties in European history.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st American Edition. 12mo [133.35mm x 203.2mm]. Two Volumes. Decorative red cloth binding by Margaret Armstrong [1867-1944], her initials stamped in gilt at foot of front covers. T.e.g. Vol. I: [6] 478 p.p. With [15] plates of illustrations, incl. frontis; Vol II:[2] 498 p.p. With [10] plates of illustrations, incl. frontis. Tissue guards. Bookplate of James Scarlet [1848--1920] to front pastedown in both vols. A prominent lawyer from Pennsylvania and Princeton graduate, who once famously represented the state in the Capitol Graft case. Light rubbing to edges, extremities. Rear corner at foot of volume two slightly bruised. Some fraying at spine ends. Trimming to pages and rough cut edges. Some sporadic smudges, else a very good copy offering a history of the construction and building of the Bastille, one of France's famous prisons as well as a discussion on prisoners, including the Man in the Iron Mask.