The king of Brobdingnag and Gulliver
Summary
King George III in military uniform, holds a tiny Napoleon in the palm of his hand while inspecting him with a spy-glass.
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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Date
01/01/1803
Contributors
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist
Source
Library of Congress
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