Napoleon’s 100 days: Print, Satire, Song and Theatre

The Departments of History and French Studies at the University of Warwick are holding a one-day conference on July 1st 2014 on the popular reactions in Europe and beyond to Napoleon's dramatic return to France and his brief reign and overthrow. Papers will identify a range of objects and speak to their significance as part of a story about how people reacted to and understood the return of Napoleon from Elba and his 100-day restoration as ruler of France.
 
The conference will take place on the Warwick campus from 10.00am-6.00pm. It will be followed by a performance of contemporary songs and sketches and by dinner. Overnight accommodation can be arranged. If you are interested in attending please contact mark.philp@warwick.ac.uk copying in t.smith.2@warwick.ac.uk.