The Story Of Napoleon's Death Mask (1915)

By George Leo de St. M. Watson

Book Overview

The Story Of Napoleon�������s Death Mask is a historical account written by George Leo De St. M. Watson in 1915. The book tells the story of the death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military leader and emperor. The death mask was created shortly after Napoleon's death in 1821, and it has since become a symbol of his legacy.Watson's book provides a detailed description of the creation of the death mask, as well as its significance in French history. He also explores the controversy surrounding the authenticity of the mask, and the various attempts to replicate it.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the death mask. Watson begins by discussing the circumstances surrounding Napoleon's death, and the decision to create a death mask. He then goes on to describe the process of creating the mask, and the various artists and sculptors involved in its creation.Throughout the book, Watson provides historical context for the death mask, exploring its role in French culture and politics. He also discusses the various attempts to replicate the mask, and the controversies that have arisen over its authenticity.Overall, The Story Of Napoleon�������s Death Mask is a fascinating exploration of one of the most iconic symbols of French history. Watson's detailed research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165675854
• ISBN13: 9781165675852
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"