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| THE KEY DATES
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A timeline of the major occurances of the First and Second Empires
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| THE IMPERIAL FAMILY TREE
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Napoleon I, the Aiglon, Napoleon III, and their descendants
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| THE KEY PLACES
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Discover the key places that marked the lives of Napoleon I and Napoleon III.
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| THE KEY BOOKS
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A selection of fundamental works on the history of the two French empires
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| THE KEY PAINTINGS
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The history of the two empires seen through the eyes of the great painters
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| THE SYMBOLS OF EMPIRE
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An explanation of the symbols used by the two empires.
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| THE REPUBLICAN CALENDAR
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Get all tangled up in your Brumaires and Germinals? Our Republican calendar calculator will help you out!
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- Timelines
Thematic timelines related to the history of the First and Second Empires
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- Articles
An ensemble of articles related to the First and Second Empires
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- Biographies
Biographies of key figures of the First and Second Empires
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- In pictures
Looking for a scene, a portrait, a sculpture or a monument? Try the image database.
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- Bibliographies
A selection of thematic bibliographies on the history of the First and Second Empires
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- Archives and libraries
A worldwide selection of archival centres and libraries of First and Second Empire interest
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Napoleon I in his coronation robes |
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The Empress Eugénie and her court |
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The sacrifice of Napoleon Buonaparte, 18 June, 1815 |
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Online Exhibitions and multimedia dossiers created in partnership with museums and archives…
Whether you are a beginner in Napoleonic history or a seasoned campaigner, this section offers you all you need to go further in your reading.