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The launch of Napoleonica® the journal and a new, improved Napoleonica® la revue
In September 2022 the Fondation Napoléon completely transformed its free online academic publishing service. Launching of Napoleonica® the journal (in English) Since the end of September 2022, in addition to a new improved version of Napoleonica® la revue, the Fondation Napoléon has launched a new scholarly journal: Napoleonica ® the journal. A historical journal on the period of the […]
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The Fondation Napoléon has a new décor
New designs now adorn the walls of the Fondation Napoléon’s premises in Paris. They are the work of Redpaln, an artist born in Épinal and specialising in history and heritage illustrations. For the Fondation she has created murals on the theme of the First and Second Empires, accompanied by quotations from Napoleon corresponding to the […]
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Presentation of the medal of “Officier des Arts et Lettres” to Thierry Lentz, General Director of the Fondation Napoléon
On 14 June 2022, at the Fondation Napoléon, Paris, Thierry Lentz was awarded the medal of “Officier des Arts et Lettres” [Arts and Literature] by Nicolas Georges, Director of Books and Reading at the French Ministry of Culture. Thierry Lentz was promoted to this rank by a decree dated 29 June 2020. The Fondation Napoléon […]
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Gift to the Fondation Napoléon of a rare original copy of L’Aiglon by Edmond Rostand
On 2 June 2022, Mr Olivier Aubriet donated to the Fondation Napoléon a unique copy of L’Aiglon, the famous play written in 1900 by Edmond Rostand, about the time the son of Napoleon I and the Empress Marie-Louise were at the court of Vienna. This first edition, dated 1900, in perfect condition, is illustrated with […]
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Fondation Napoléon > General Correspondence of Napoleon: 1st volume (1784-1797) online at Napoleonica® les archives!
In 2002, the Fondation Napoléon launched the ambitious project of publishing the extensive general correspondence of Napoleon Bonaparte (public and private letters), in collaboration with the Fayard publishing house. With the support of numerous sponsors and partnerships with public and private institutions, patrons, private collectors and volunteers throughout the world, the Fondation Napoléon has published […]
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