Author: Brown, Anne S. K., adapted from the French of Henry Lachouque,
Title: The Anatomy of Glory: Napoleon and His Guard: a study in leadership.
Description: Providence, RI, Brown Univ. Press, 1961. First edition. VG in VG DJ. Autographed by author Anne S. K. Brown on May 15, 1961. Of all his works, the Imperial Guard was Napoleon's finest creation. Molded from the flotsam of the French Revolution, this elite corps swept through Europe for 15 years behind its indomitable master, sharing in his brilliant victories and bearing the brunt of his epic defeats with unfaltering devotion. Enclosed is an invitation to the Autographing Party by the author on May 15, 1961. Tanning spot on front endpaper from newspaper clipping of this book's publication being laid in. Also included is a Catalog of Books in Print 1960 from Brown University Press. DJ edge wear.

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