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Evacuation of Malta, British Cartoon Print, James Gillray

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Addington squats over cocked hat into which he evacuates papers including "Egypt," "Guadeloupe," and last, "Malta," Napoleon holds him by the cravat and threatens him.

Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints 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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napoleon emperor of the french sidmouth henry addington viscount evacuations malta threats napoleonic wars cartoons british engravings color tal papa evacuation bonaparte emperor 1803 19th century napoleon bonaparte 18th century caricatures and cartoons cartoon prints british james gillray ultra high resolution high resolution engraving library of congress french prints
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01/01/1803
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Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist
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Napoleon Bonaparte

The First Emperor of France.
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