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A Brush with Napoleon: An Encounter with Jacques-Louis David

Laban Carrick Hill

3.2/5 ( ratings)

Napoleon didn't ride a rearing stallion to cross the river on his campaign - he rode a donkey. He relied on the artist Jacques-Louis David to polish his public image. The truth behind the propaganda is revealed in this story of 15-year-old Jean, whose view of the leader comes under fire when he begins working in David's studio.

Language: English

Pages: 161

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Release: January 27, 2012

ISBN: 0823004171

ISBN 13: 9780823004171

A Brush with Napoleon: An Encounter with Jacques-Louis David

Laban Carrick Hill

3.2/5 ( ratings)

Napoleon didn't ride a rearing stallion to cross the river on his campaign - he rode a donkey. He relied on the artist Jacques-Louis David to polish his public image. The truth behind the propaganda is revealed in this story of 15-year-old Jean, whose view of the leader comes under fire when he begins working in David's studio.

Language: English

Pages: 161

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Release: January 27, 2012

ISBN: 0823004171

ISBN 13: 9780823004171

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