The Murder Of Napoleon

The Murder Of Napoleon
by Ben Weider And David Hapgood

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New York Times
"A nonfiction whodunit based on modern scientific technique"

Publishers Weekly
"Sensational...as gripping as a detective novel yet scrupulously observant of historical fact"

Harold C. Deutsch, professor of military history, U.S. Army War College
"Thoroughly convincing... A major Odyssey in historical research"

Newsweek
"History at its most electrifying"

Book Description
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 history’s 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

About the Author
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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