A really impressive book.

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Miniaturas JM

I cannot recommend this highly enough.

The Anatomy of Glory is a fabulous history of Napoleon's Guard: it's men, leaders, campaigns and uniforms, illustrated with numerous colour and black and white plates.

The book traces the life, and death, of the Guard. The formation of every unit of the Guard is described. Here you will find fascinating details including foundation dates, cost of uniforms and pay; plus interesting observations and insights, all told in a witty, conversational fashion. Anne SK Brown did a fine job of translation.

It is well-known that Napoleon took personal interest in everything to do with the Guard. There are numerous examples detailed in the book.

The campaigns, marches and battles, naturally, form a major part of the book. They are told largely from the viewpoint of the Guard and its leaders. Lachouque’s style, using numerous quotes from memoirs, draws the reader into the action.

A book about one of the most famous corps in history is surely one for all Napoleonic buffs, but also people interested in military history, leadership and the creation of legends.

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James Fisher, Avon Napoleonic Fellowship

Quite simply an absolutely stunning publication, and one that is most highly recommended by this reviewer.

Stuart Asquith, freelancer and author