French The Splendor of Napoleon’s Uniforms Coronation Costumes FRENCH TEXT New Hardcover Reference Book

French The Splendor of Napoleon’s Uniforms Coronation Costumes – Arms, Flags, and Decorations is a new hardcover reference book presenting a comprehensive visual and textual overview of the uniforms and ceremonial attire worn during the coronation period of Napoleon Bonaparte. The text, provided in French, explores the detailed design, fabrics, colors, and ornamentation characteristic of early 19th-century French military and state costumes. The volume draws upon period paintings, original garments, and historic records to document the differences between various regiments, ranks, and ceremonial functions. Extensive illustrations feature close-up photographs and artworks to highlight construction techniques and insignia specific to the Napoleonic era. This reference work is intended for historians, collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts with an interest in the military dress and ritual pageantry that accompanied the rise of Napoleon and the First French Empire. The book is bound in hardcover, offering durability for frequent consultation and use as a reference resource.  Total of 268 pages.