History of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon, M.A. Thiers, Henry Colburn Chapman and Hall 1845, First Authorized Edition

A beautiful set of History of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon. Forming a Sequel to "The History of the French Revolution" by M.A. Thiers, Late Prime Minister of France, Member of the French Academy, and of the Institute &c. &c. &c. Translated by D. Forbes Campbell, Esq. with the Sanction and Approval of the Author.

Published by Henry Colburn, sold also by Chapman and Hall. Published in 1845.

The complete 20 volumes published in 12 books. Wonderfully illustrated throughout.

Lovely calf binding with gilt decorated spines, yellow dyed page ends and marbled boards. Measures a little over 24" wide as a set, and 8.5" tall.

Spine ends chipped with small losses. Spines rubbed in spots, front hinges lightly worn with some small separations at top corners. Cover edges worn. Pages have occasional toning or discolorations at edges, very occasional light foxing, signature of previous owner present, but otherwise clean and unmarked. Binding overall tight and intact.

"The period embraced by this work (1800 to 1815) forms decidedly the most important era in the History of Modern Times. Whatever difference of opinion may exist respecting the character of the principal actor throughout this eventful epoch, who occupies the stage from the commencement of the drama to its very close, it is impossible to deny him transcendent military genius, combined with political and legislative talents of the highest order. By means of these, and by the force of circumstances, as well as by his insatiable ambition, his iron will, and his almost superhuman energies and activity, he not only raised himself with giant strides to the sovereignty over a mighty Empire, but achieved those wonders which throw an air of romance around the age of Napoleon." -Editor's Preface