Splendeur Des Uniformes De Napoleon: La Garde Imperiale A Cheval (2003) By C. Herissey
 
1st volume of this spectacular series
 
Strong of nearly ten thousand men at its creation, the Imperial Guard will number more than one hundred thousand in 1812. It largely contributed to the glory of Napoleon. His loyalty to the Emperor was such that six hundred of them accompanied him in his exile to the island of Elba. After the Cavalry and the Imperial Guard on foot, here is the third of Charmy's six volumes. It is dedicated to The Imperial Guard on horseback. It is she who makes the most dream "The breath of the epic crosses these inspired pages" writes, in his preface, HRH Prince Murat, direct descendant of the one who was Marshal, Grand Admiral of France, Grand Duke of Berg and of Cleves, Prince of the Empire and King of Naples With this book, admirers of the Emperor and lovers of uniforms will still be able to satisfy their passion
 
The plates in this book effectively reproduce 2600 color gouaches of the uniforms of Napoleon's Guard à Pied and Guard à Cheval. Charmy's reputation led to his being one of the major uniform advisors to Abel Gance when he was making his famous movie, Napoleon.

The Guard à Pied is here depicted in locations such as Russia and Waterloo as well as in static poses. There are also many plates depicting details of insignia, flags and other uniform detail, right down to horse equipment.

Charmy's fine ability as a uniformologist and an artist were first presented in book form in the precursor to this volume on the Cavalry. Three further volumes will follow to complete this set.
 
Heavily illustrated and written in French Text
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
252 pages
In Good condition