Napoleon's Proconsul In Egypt: The Life and Times of Bernardino Drovetti (Paperback)

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The quality of the publication represents a significant contribution to Napoleonic studies -- Ben Weider, President, The International Napoleonic Society

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Bernardino Drovetti was the French consul in Egypt for most of the early 19th century. After an important career in the Napoleonic army, he came to Egypt in 1803 where he was to play a leading role in many fields: diplomacy, politics, archaeology and exploration, amassing no fewer than three collections of antiquities.

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• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Rubicon Press; 1 edition (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0948695595
• ISBN-13: 978-0948695599
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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