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[Eh bien, Messieurs! deux millions], Political Cartoon

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Print shows Napoleon Bonaparte motioning toward a statue, one of the many treasures he brought back from his first campaign in Italy in 1797, and addresses a group of men, possibly of the Directory.

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de Vinck, 6936

Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars. Born: August 15, 1769, Ajaccio, France. Died: May 5, 1821, in exile on the island of Saint Helena. He became the first emperor of France. His drive for military expansion changed the world.

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emperor of the french war destruction and pillage italy sculpture history military aquatints french political cartoons bagolino italy millions emperor vintage images 1797 prints napoleon bonaparte 18th century 19th century ultra high resolution high resolution images gratuite historical figures statue napoleon i library of congress
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01/01/1797
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Napoleon Bonaparte

The First Emperor of France.
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emperor of the french war destruction and pillage italy sculpture history military aquatints french political cartoons bagolino italy millions emperor vintage images 1797 prints napoleon bonaparte 18th century 19th century ultra high resolution high resolution images gratuite historical figures statue napoleon i library of congress