Press reviews

The Institute of Historical Research's latest book review is of A Companion to Eighteenth Century Europe, edited by Peter H. Wilson. Click here for William Doyle's review (external link).

This is Lichfield (UK local news website) reports on the discovery and imminent auction of a Waterloo-era flintlock pistol that belonged to a marine who served on HMS Bellerophon, the ship that held Napoleon after his defeat at Waterloo in 1815.   Click here for the full article (external link).

The website Guardian Weekly (UK) offers a presentation of the Juliette Récamier, Muse et Mécène exhibition that is currently taking place at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon.   Click here for the full article (external link).

The Guardian online website (UK) reports on the projected publication of the English translation of Clisson et Eugénie by Napoleon Bonaparte, edited and annotated by Emilie Barthet and Peter Hicks. The edition will be published by Gallica.   Click here for the full article (external link).

The Institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives (INRAP) reports on the archaeological dig regarding war in the Vendée in 1793 and in particular the Battle of Le Mans, 12-13 December, 1793.   Click here for the full article (external link in French).

Articles'Dr Colin White: Tributes and Recollections', p. 79'Edward Gayner: the Royal Navy's man at Rosas (Part 3)', by Justin Reay, p. 91'Searching for Nelson's staircase', by Rosemary Jewers, p. 99'The Napoleonic invasion of Great Britain: did Nelson stop it or not?', by Graham Capel, p. 106'HHMS Adrias; inspired by Nelson?', p. 111'Commander Frederick Welstead', by […]

On the anniversary of the death of Napoleon, debate still continues to rage regarding the causes of death of Napoleon I. On 5 May, Canada.com reported on a retired Danish doctor's new book on Napoleon's death, Napoleon's nyrer (Napoleon's kidneys) which claims that the French emperor died of kidney and urinary problems.   Click here […]

“Canned food has been in pantries for more than 200 years. But long before it was a staple on store shelves, it was used to feed armies–Napoleon's Army to be exact. In 1795, a contest was held in France to find a way to make safe, portable food for the army. A confectioner came up […]

The Institute of Historical Research's latest book review is of The British Empire: Themes and Perspectives, edited by Sarah Stockwell. Click here for the review (external link).

The Economist website offers a book review of the recent publication San Martin: Argentinian Soldier, American Hero.   Click here for the article (external link).