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The history books say that Napoleon died of natural causes. Napoleon himself, expiring at 51 after a lifetime of robust health, suspected otherwise and ordered a thorough autopsy. His suspicions were well-founded. So clever was the crime, however, that until recent developments in forensic science, it was impossible to prove a case of murder, let alone name the killer. Now, the authors of this fascinating book assert, it has been done-by a brilliant man whose 20-year inquest, a feat of detection, has produced one of historys greatest surprises. What the critics say: "History at its most electrifying" - Newsweek "A nonfiction whodunit based on modern scientific technique" - New York Times "A spellbinding whodunit about one of history's greatest crimes" - History Book Club "Sensational ... as gripping as a detective novel yet scrupulously observant of historical fact" - Publishers Weekly "Thoroughly convincing... A major Odyssey in historical research" - Harold C. Deutsch, professor of military history, U.S. Army War College
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David Hapgood was an editor and writer for The New York Times. He is author or co-author of The Murder of Napoleon, The Screwing of the Average Man, Monte Cassino, and Africa from Independence to Tomorrow. He is a graduate of Swarthmore College and lives in New York City.
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"A nonfiction whodunit based on modern scientific technique" -- New York Times
"History at its most electrifying" -- Newsweek
"Sensational...as gripping as a detective novel yet scrupulously observant of historical fact" -- Publishers Weekly
"Thoroughly convincing... A major Odyssey in historical research" -- Harold C. Deutsch, professor of military history, U.S. Army War College
"History at its most electrifying" -- Newsweek
"Sensational...as gripping as a detective novel yet scrupulously observant of historical fact" -- Publishers Weekly
"Thoroughly convincing... A major Odyssey in historical research" -- Harold C. Deutsch, professor of military history, U.S. Army War College
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- PublisherCongdon & Lattes
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0865530351
- ISBN 13 9780865530355
- BindingHardcover
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- Number of pages266
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