German Exhibit on Napoleon

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by Dana Lombardy

The Historisches Museum der Pfalz in Speyer, Germany, has an exhibition called "Napoleon: Feldherr, Kaiser, Mensch [Military Commander, Emperor, Man]" which ends October 25. Photos of some of the priceless items on loan to the museum are shown.

Some of the incredible items on display in the Napoleonic exhibition at the museum in Speyer, Germany (photo at top of page) include the red, white and blue sash worn by General Bonaparte in Egypt (collection of Musie de Malmaison) and a Mameluke sword taken during the Egyptian campaign which became one of Napoleon's prizes (collection of Musee de Malmaison). A softbound book with photos of the exhibition's many paintings and artifacts is available from the museum.

A 256-page softbound book about the exhibit, with dozens of color photos, can be obtained for 69 DM (includes overseas postage) from Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Domplatz, D-67324 Speyer, Germany (ISBN 3-7757-0737-9). Checks or bank drafts only.


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