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Emil Ludwig, Napoleon, Biography History 1926 illustrat

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Emil Ludwig, Napoleon, Biography History 1926 illustrat

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"Napoleon" by Emil Ludwig, translated from German by Eden and Cedar Paul. Illustrated with b/w reproductions of historical portraits. Published by Garden City Publishing, New York, 1926.

Hard boards, original black cloth, gold decorations and lettering on the front board and spine [a little surface wear], 5.1/2" x 8.1/4"; darkened endpapers, 707 pages including Index + several monochrome illustrations on glossy paper, very good condition.

"Ludwig's biography of Napoleon is still unchallenged by its virtuosity, readability and amount of information provided. Truly a masterpiece... everybody should read this biography." [a private review]

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