CHRISTOPHER JOLL MA is the regimental historian of the Household Cavalry, an advisor on militaria to auctioneers Cheffins and Sworders, a lecturer for several cruise lines, and the author of a number of books of ‘faction’ and fact. As an historian, he is fascinated the coincidences, quirks and trivia of history. PENELOPE, VISCOUNTESS COBHAM CBE is a Trustee of the British Napoléonic Bicentenary Trust, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Chairman of the Museum Prize Trust. For 8 years she was Chairman of VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and in 2020 stood down as Director General of The 5% Club. Inter alia, she has been a Director/Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces and the V&A.

• Foreword by the Duke of RichmondAcknowledgementsTimeline of the rise and fall of Napoléon Authors’ Note Introduction 1. Creating the Star Role 2. Other Starring Roles 3. Principal and Supporting Players 4. Props 5. Building and Dressing the Set 6. On Tour 7. Merchandise 8. Collectables 9. The Fan Club 10. The Final Curtain About the Authors Index

‘This book provides a fascinating look at the by-products of the Napoléonic era.’ The Duke of Richmond and Gordon

CHRISTOPHER JOLL MA is the regimental historian of the Household Cavalry, an advisor on militaria to auctioneers Cheffins and Sworders, a lecturer for several cruise lines, and the author of a number of books of ‘faction’ and fact. As an historian, he is fascinated the coincidences, quirks and trivia of history. PENELOPE, VISCOUNTESS COBHAM CBE is a Trustee of the British Napoléonic Bicentenary Trust, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Chairman of the Museum Prize Trust. For 8 years she was Chairman of VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and in 2020 stood down as Director General of The 5% Club. Inter alia, she has been a Director/Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces and the V&A.

• Foreword by the Duke of RichmondAcknowledgementsTimeline of the rise and fall of Napoléon Authors’ Note Introduction 1. Creating the Star Role 2. Other Starring Roles 3. Principal and Supporting Players 4. Props 5. Building and Dressing the Set 6. On Tour 7. Merchandise 8. Collectables 9. The Fan Club 10. The Final Curtain About the Authors Index

‘This book provides a fascinating look at the by-products of the Napoléonic era.’ The Duke of Richmond and Gordon

CHRISTOPHER JOLL MA is the regimental historian of the Household Cavalry, an advisor on militaria to auctioneers Cheffins and Sworders, a lecturer for several cruise lines, and the author of a number of books of ‘faction’ and fact. As an historian, he is fascinated the coincidences, quirks and trivia of history. PENELOPE, VISCOUNTESS COBHAM CBE is a Trustee of the British Napoléonic Bicentenary Trust, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Chairman of the Museum Prize Trust. For 8 years she was Chairman of VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and in 2020 stood down as Director General of The 5% Club. Inter alia, she has been a Director/Trustee of Historic Royal Palaces and the V&A.

• Foreword by the Duke of RichmondAcknowledgementsTimeline of the rise and fall of Napoléon Authors’ Note Introduction 1. Creating the Star Role 2. Other Starring Roles 3. Principal and Supporting Players 4. Props 5. Building and Dressing the Set 6. On Tour 7. Merchandise 8. Collectables 9. The Fan Club 10. The Final Curtain About the Authors Index

‘This book provides a fascinating look at the by-products of the Napoléonic era.’ The Duke of Richmond and Gordon