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The narrative follows Tony Perrottet's quest to investigate the peculiar theft of Napoleon's "baguette," a relic linked to the Emperor's death. His journey leads him to an eccentric American collector in New Jersey, who possesses this controversial artifact, acquired from a Parisian auction. The story delves into the bizarre intersection of history, obsession, and the lengths to which individuals will go to possess a piece of the past.
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Napoleon's Privates, Tony Perrottet
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Napoleon's Privates
- Subtitle
- 2,500 Years of History Unzipped
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tony Perrottet
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780061257285
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Humor, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Sexuality & Intimacy
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows Tony Perrottet's quest to investigate the peculiar theft of Napoleon's "baguette," a relic linked to the Emperor's death. His journey leads him to an eccentric American collector in New Jersey, who possesses this controversial artifact, acquired from a Parisian auction. The story delves into the bizarre intersection of history, obsession, and the lengths to which individuals will go to possess a piece of the past.