Set of Antique French Napoleon Books

Offering a set of 2 Histoire de Napoleon French books from 1838. One details the second Saxon campaign and the other is Vignettes, Maps and Battle plans. One of them does have some white minor paint on the spine as pictured.

The books in the image appear to be volumes from “Histoire de Napoléon” (History of Napoleon) by Jacques de Norvins. Jacques de Norvins (1769-1854) was a French police officer, public servant, and author during the Napoleonic era and the subsequent Bourbon Restoration. His history of Napoleon is a multi-volume work that provides a detailed account of Napoleon Bonaparte’s life and reign.

Such historical works were popular in the 19th century as interest in Napoleon’s life and legacy remained high. The books are bound in a style typical of the period, with leather spines and decorative gilt work.