Subject strengths: Military History, Politics

The Napoleon Collection contains books written in French as well as English language materials, published in the Twentieth Century with the exception of three nineteenth-century items. The books relate to Napoleon (1769-1821), the Napoleonic Wars and to the French empire and include 'notes and reminiscences' as well as histories.

Collection Name and Collection Reference Code:

Collection Name: Napoleon Collection

Library Search Collection Ref Code: Napoleon

Date Range of Material

1802 - 1997

Type of Material

Rare book collection

Size of Collection

3 Linear Metres of shelving 

How To Order Items From This Collection

The books within this collection are described within the Newcastle University Library Search and can be ordered directly from the catalogue.

This link to the Library Search will show a list of all the items within the collection. Please note this link is available to members of the public as well as University staff and students.

You can then place your order by linking to our request form. 

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