Napoleon
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A timeless symbol of power and ambition, Napoléon Bonaparte (1769-1821) spent decades expanding France's empire, enjoying magnificent success and suffering crushing defeats. Featuring more than 400 never-before-seen objects, Napoleon: A Private View allows a glimpse into the inner world of the French emperor. Over the course of 24 years, collector Bruno Ledoux amassed a remarkable range of manuscripts, books, gold jewelry, porcelains, miniatures, arms, and even historic souvenirs, all created in honor of Napoléon and the French empire.
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David Chanteranne
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Xavier Aiolfi
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Jacques-Olivier Boudon
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Bernard-Henri Lévy
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Bernard Chevallier
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Laetitia de Witt
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Pierre Branda
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Emmanuelle Papot
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