Evacuation of Malta, British Cartoon Print, James Gillray

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Evacuation of Malta, British Cartoon Print, James Gillray

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Addington squats over cocked hat into which he evacuates papers including "Egypt," "Guadeloupe," and last, "Malta," Napoleon holds him by the cravat and threatens him.
Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars. Born: August 15, 1769, Ajaccio, France. Died: May 5, 1821, in exile on the island of Saint Helena. He became the first emperor of France. His drive for military expansion changed the world.

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01/01/1803
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Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist
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