Philip Guedalla — The Second Empire

London, Constable and Company Ltd. 1922. Cloth. A detailed history of the French Revolution and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. A historical exploration of the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. With an illustrated frontispiece. With commentary on the political ideology of the House of Bonaparte, his followers, and successors. Including a chronological study of his rise to prominence during the French Revolution, from his time as First Consul to Emperor of the French. Written by Philip Guedalla, an English barrister, travel writer, biographer, and historian. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Contemporary ink inscription to front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .