Napoleon Collection (page 92)

LA Motte Beuvron
Located in central France : Napoleon III maintains an establishment here, with model farms where he holds periodic agricultural shows

France Biarritz
Les bains Napoleon : Napoleon III and Eugenie were frequent visitors

The Eagle in Love
Commemorating Napoleon IIIs wedding to Eugenie -- she is clipping his sharp claws

Napoleon III Guyed
English satire on Napoleons foreign policy - depicting him as a serenader wooing Germany and other potential allies

Napoleon and Peace
English satire on Napoleons foreign policy - depicting him making up to Peace, with his international exhibition as proof of his good intentions

Napoleon Mocked
British comment on Napoleons encouragement of trade and industry - Open for Business as usual

Napoleons Gifts
Napoleon IIIs gifts to his country - first, the empire of 1851 : second, defeat by the Prussians

Napoleons Family Tree
Napoleon plants his family tree, hoping that will grow as sturdy as the royal oak of England. See also 10078160 for full colour original print

Napoleon Steamship
There must be many vessels with this name but this is surely one of the most elegant. She also has the distinction of being Frances first propeller-driven ship

Victoria and Albert Yt
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert II (the second named thus) lands at Boulogne, taking the royal couple to visit Napoleon III

Napoleon J C P Bonaparte
Prince NAPOLEON JOSEPH- CHARLES-PAUL BONAPARTE Son of Napoleons youngest brother Jerome; claimant to French throne : with his sons Victor and Louis

Blucher (Kay)
GEBHARD LEBRECHT von BLUCHER German military commander who with Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo

Blucher (Dahling)
GEBHARD LEBRECHT von BLUCHER German military commander who with Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo

Coup: Casualties
As troops supporting Napoleon clear the streets of Paris, those unfortunate enough to be in the line of fire are carried to the hospitals

Napoleon at Lyon
Napoleon and his wife visit Lyon, arriving by boat

Coup: after Clearing
The boulevard Montmartre after troops supporting Napoleon have cleared the streets of Republicans and other dissidents

Coup : Mairie Forced
Troops loyal to Napoleon take over the Mairie of the 4th arrondissement, Paris

Thiers and Napoleon
Satire on Thiers and Napoleon, fierce rivals : Thiers considers Napoleon un cretin but he underestimates his opponent, who will stage his coup before the year is out

Coup: Army Bivouac
Bivouac of troops loyal to Napoleon, outside the Hotel de Ville, Paris

Legitimists Arrested
Arrest of opponents of the new regime, Paris

Electing a President
General Cavaignac looks on with dismay, Louis Napoleon waits complacently, as France rejects monarchy in favour of a Republic. Napoleon has his own ideas about that

Coup: Streets Cleared
The boulevards after they have been cleared of insurgents by troops supporting Napoleon

Revue at Versailles
Napoleon stages a grand revue on the plaine de Satory, Versailles

Napoleon Reviews Troops
Napoleon Bonaparte, freshly elected president, reviews his troops in the place de la Concorde, Paris

Napoleon and Army
President Napoleon visits the garrison of Paris, making sure they are still loyal to his government

Forestier Arrested
Colonel Forestier, of the garde nationale, is arrested on suspicion of royalist sympathies

Napoleon Swears Oath
A clear winner in the Presidential elections, Louis Napoleon swears to uphold the constitution : he will keep his word for two or three years

Royalist Portraits
To discourage legitimism, portraits of the comte de Chambord, who claims the throne, and his countess, are seized in the atelier of artist Perignon, Paris

Coup: Deputies Expelled
The Chambre des Deputes is closed : members are refused admission by troops loyal to Napoleon

Napoleon Opposed
Not everyone is thrilled by the popularity of Napoleon : a gardien de la paix tears down his manifesto when it is posted on a Paris wall

Coup: Troops Bivouac
Troops supporting Napoleon bivouac at the Conciergerie, near the Sainte Chapelle on the ile de la Cite, Paris

Coup : Thiers Arrested
Adolphe Thiers, Napoleons most formidable political opponent, is arrested by troops loyal to Napoleon

Coup : Judges Evicted
High Court judges are evicted by troops loyal to Napoleon

Presidential Elections
Electioneering for the president : a lady favours Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon III Drives
Napoleon Bonaparte, elected president by a landslide, drives to the Elysee palace where he will mature his plans to restore the Empire

Representatives Named
With Napoleon Bonaparte elected as president, the names of other representatives are announced

Presidential Election
The Judgment of Paris : the people of France make their choice among the presidential candidates. Louis Napoleon is a clear winner

Note from the President
The President of the Republic sends a message to the Assemblee Nationale : they are more and more at odds as the year progresses, leading to the December coup d etat

Napoleon III in Paris
Louis Napoleon, president of France, rides through the streets of Paris

Coup : Military Chiefs
Army chiefs discuss policy on the eve of Napoleons coup : by and large the army will support Napoleon

Coup: Napoleon Rides
After resistance has been suppressed Napoleon rides through the streets of Paris. Not everyone is pleased to see him

Coup: Victims
Unfortunately, a lot of Parisians get themselves hurt when troops loyal to Napoleon clear the streets of Republican opponents : they are carted away in wagons

Coup: Boulevard
The boulevard Montmartre after the street had been cleared by troops supporting Napoleon

Coup : Napoleon Elysee
On the morning of 2 December, Louis Napoleon leaves the Palais de l Elysee with a military escort

Napoleon in the Alps
Napoleon and his wife, visiting the Alps, set out on an excursion to the Mer de Glace

Coup: Clearing Streets
Troops loyal to Napoleon clear the streets of Paris of Republican opponents

Napoleon at Sens
President Napoleon Bonaparte visits Sens

Napoleon Elected
Presidential elections - the ballot-boxes are taken to the Hotel de Ville, Paris, to be counted. Louis Napoleon will be the outright winner

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Napoleon, known as the King of Kings, left an indelible mark on history that still captivates us today. As we examine the map of the Battle of Waterloo from the 19th century, we are transported back to that fateful day on June 18th, 1815. Hegel's admiration for Napoleon becomes apparent as we delve into their complex relationship and its impact on philosophy. The oil painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo allows us to witness firsthand the chaos and bravery displayed by both sides. It serves as a reminder of Napoleon's strategic genius and his ultimate defeat in this decisive battle. The map showcasing Napoleon's exile on St Helena offers a glimpse into his final years spent far away from power and glory. In another portrayal, we see Napoleon leading his troops fearlessly in the midst of battle at Waterloo in 1815. His unwavering determination shines through even amidst adversity. Gillray's satirical depiction reveals how deeply intertwined politics were with Napoleon's reign during this tumultuous era. The Napoleonic Wars brought forth many heroes, such as the cuirassiers - French heavy cavalry who fought valiantly for their emperor. Their strength and loyalty symbolize the spirit that permeated throughout France during these turbulent times. Stepping away from military matters, let us explore a different side – one depicted in "The Garden of Earthly Delights" from the 1500s. This artwork hints at his grand ambitions beyond warfare; he sought to shape society and culture under his rule. Bismarck's encounter with Napoleon III highlights how influential this enigmatic figure remained long after his reign ended. Even posthumously, he continued to inspire political intrigue and fascination among leaders across Europe. Lastly, gazing upon Moriarty's poster reminds us that even fictional characters can be influenced by historical figures like Napoleon – their cunning minds echoing echoes those attributed to him.