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Out now! The second issue of Napoleonica the Journal, our free English-language journal
For this second issue of Napoleonica the journal, the articles run from the general to the specific, from geo-politics to legendary symbolism. And, as we hope will be the case every time when the review comes out, there are some startling remarks made and old positions challenged. Read more The journal is free to read online and […]
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Patronage in 2022 by the Fondation Napoléon
The board of directors of the Fondation Napoléon made the following grants in 2022: Assistance with the publication of the book Napoléon III à Fontainebleau (editions Le Charmoiset). Help in restoring the Foyer des Invalides, Hôtel National des Invalides. Help in restoring the bathroom of the Château de Rambouillet, in partnership with the Centre for National Monuments. […]
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Board of Trustees > Victor-André Masséna, Prince d’Essling renewed as President of the Fondation Napoléon
At the Fondation Napoléon’s Board meeting on 6 December 2022, the mandates of Victor-André Masséna, Prince d’Essling and Olivier Fouquet were renewed for a period of six years as qualified personalities. 3 days earlier, the Board meeting of the Souvenir Napoléonien had reappointed Marina Van Der Auwera and appointed Christian Fileaux (replacing Jean-Marc Auger) as representatives […]
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Volumes 2, 3 and 4 of Napoleon’s General Correspondence now online at Napoleonica® les archives!
With these 3 additional volumes now available, there are now 9 855 new letters added to the collection of the Correspondance générale de Napoléon Bonaparte on the Napoleonica® les archives website! Find out more about the contents of these three volumes (presentations in English): • Volume 2 : La campagne d’Égypte et l’avènement, 1798-1799 • Volume 3 […]
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History Prizes and Study Grants 2022: the winners
On 8 November 2022, the jury of the Fondation Napoléon’s Prizes and Grants decided to distinguish the following publications: The Fondation Napoléon Grand Prix 2022 : Léonard BURNAND, Benjamin Constant, Éditions Perrin. Fondation Napoléon Jury Prize 2022 : Sophie MUFFAT, Les marins de l’Empereur [The Emperor’s sailors], Éditions Soteca. ► présentation of these works The Fondation Napoléon […]
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