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Death of Napoleon
Death of Napoleon
Author: Simon Leys
History tells us that Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on the desolate island of St. Helena in 1821. Or did he? This film supposes a more fanciful tale. A secret network of loyalists hatch an ingenious plot: the Emporer (Ian Holm in a double role) will return to Paris, while a double takes his place in exile. Trading identities with a dissolute ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780517157763
ISBN-10: 0517157764
Publication Date: 8/29/1995
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Humerous, but short (maybe that's the way it should be, he already escaped from exile once. The book needs fleshing out - its very short, and the description above just about covers every plot line.


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