Plunder: Napoleon's Theft of Veronese's Feast, Hardcover - Cynthia Saltzman

One of The Christian Science Monitor's Ten Best Books of MayA highly original work of history . . . [Saltzman] has written a distinctive study that...

A captivating in-depth study of Napoleon's plundering of Europe's art and how it legitimized the Louvre.Illustrations: 32 Illustrations, black and ...

Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdAuthor(s): Cynthia SaltzmanIllustration(s): 46 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2022Di...

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Joseph Bonaparte, King of Naples and Spain, claimed that he had never wanted the overpowering roles thrust upon him by his illustrious younger brot...

A culinary journey through the Islamic world ideal for fans of Paula Wolfert's The Food Of Morocco and Claudia Roden's Arabesque.

The Music of Film opens up the world of film music from the inside. Through a series of interviews and conversations with professional composers, m...

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"M.F.K Fisher's latest excursion into the art or science of gastronomy is more an anthology of the finest writing on the subject than strictly a te...

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Packed with show-stopping dishes for the weekend and special occasions, this is the ultimate in indulgent food. Learn and master the dishes made in...

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The journey of Chinese food over 5, 000 years of history - and the story it tells us about the land and its people.

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A detailed analysis of the organization, uniforms and weapons of the French Imperial Guard created by Napoleon I. The author describes how this lar...

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