Experience the heyday of speedboats-an era when speed was still a novel plaything of the wealthy, and boats were raced as passionately as Duesenbergs and Bugattis. Powered by monstrous inboard engines-the fruits of wartime technology-these luxurious specimens and their intrepid pilots competed fiercely with rivals around the world. Relish in meticulous cutaway drawings, archival photography and opulent color shots of impeccably restored mahogany torpedoes cleaving the waves today, just as they did in years past. 10 X 10, 192 pgs., 200 b/w and 114 color photos.'

Classic Speedboats: 1916-1939

Sports & Outdoors

Guetat, Gerald

Ledru, Eric

Water Sports

Motorbooks Intl

Here is a brilliant new interpretation of Napoleon's epic tale. This richly illustrated volume sheds new light on one of the most written about figures in modern history and gives us a fascinating in-depth study of Napoleon's life and deeds.
Though his reign was short and ended in bitter defeat, he forever changed European life. He dismantled the feudal world symbolized by the Holy Roman Empire, abolished the Inquisition, and reformed civil law by establishing the Napoleonic Code. Never have subsequent events so convincingly proven the vanquished to be right.
The entire scope of Napoleon's career is detailed, featuring such highlights as: -- The young general's service to the Revolution -- Napoleon's campaigns in Italy and Egypt -- Napoleon becomes Consul then Emperor -- Glorious battles and the conquest of Europe -- The slow decline from Russia to Waterloo
The vividly written and insightful text, enhanced by reproductions of historic paintings, illustrations of battle scenes, and replicas of authentic documents, make this volume a valuable addition to the library of layman and scholar alike.

Napoleon: The Visionary Conqueror

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Todtri+book Publishers

Napoleon: A Visionary Conqueror

Leaders & Notable People

Grange Books Plc

A richly illustrated biography of Napoleon, this book sheds new light on one of the most written-about figures in history. Napoleon's epic life and deeds are recounted in rare depth that will enlighten both casual history buffs and dedicated scholars. This full-color illustrated book contains a wealth of high-quality reproductions, including historical paintings, battle scenes, and period documents.

Napoleon

Moliere

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