Napoleon's Opera-Glass: An Histrionic Study

By Augustin Privat-Deschanel and Joseph David Everett

Book Overview

Napoleon�������s Opera-Glass: An Histrionic Study by Lewis Rosen is a book that explores the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military leader and emperor. The book focuses on a particular aspect of Napoleon's life, his love for the opera and his use of an opera glass to watch performances. The author delves into the historical and cultural significance of Napoleon's opera glass, examining how it was used and what it represented to the emperor. The book also explores the wider context of the opera in Napoleon's time, examining its role in French society and its connection to politics and power.Throughout the book, Rosen uses a range of sources to paint a vivid picture of Napoleon's life and times, including diaries, letters, and contemporary accounts. He also draws on his own expertise in the field of theatre and performance to provide insights into the histrionic aspects of Napoleon's personality and leadership style.Overall, Napoleon�������s Opera-Glass: An Histrionic Study is a fascinating and insightful look at one of history's most iconic figures, offering readers a new perspective on Napoleon's life and times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 101378510X
• ISBN13: 9781013785108
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"