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Abdication of Napoleon
A facsimile of the abdication note of Napoleon Bonaparte
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Media ID 4412050
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1814 Abdication Bonaparte Napoleon
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 15.1cm (9.3" x 5.9")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic print depicts a facsimile of the abdication note penned by Napoleon Bonaparte on April 11, 1814. The document, a significant artifact from one of the most pivotal moments in European history, marks the end of Napoleon's reign as Emperor of the French. The abdication came after the disastrous campaign in Russia and the subsequent invasion of France by the Coalition forces. Napoleon, realizing the futility of continuing the war, abdicated in favor of his son, Napoleon II, who was only five years old at the time. However, the young boy's reign was short-lived, as the Allied powers refused to recognize him as the legitimate ruler. Instead, they invited the Bourbon monarchy, represented by Louis XVIII, to restore the French monarchy. The abdication note, written in Napoleon's own hand, is a poignant reminder of the end of an era. It reads, "I, Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, and Sovereign of the Cisalpine Republic and the Confederation of the Helvetic Republic, in virtue of the powers which I have held since the 2nd of December 1804, and in virtue of the Constitution of the French Republic, do hereby declare that I renounce, abdicate, and abandon the imperial crown and the imperial dignity, and I hereby renounce all rights to the throne and to the scepter of the French Empire." The document, a testament to the tumultuous political climate of the early 19th century, is a fascinating glimpse into the past. It serves as a reminder of the complex web of alliances, power struggles, and political maneuverings that shaped Europe during this period. This print, a faithful reproduction of the original, offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history.
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