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The Young Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) meeting Pasquale Paoli (1725-1807) in 1789
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The Young Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) meeting Pasquale Paoli (1725-1807) in 1789
CHT200406 The Young Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) meeting Pasquale Paoli (1725-1807) in 1789, from a book on Corsica by J.A. Galetti, Paris, 1863 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Rencontre de Napoleon et de Paoli; on november 30th 1789 the national assembly proclaimed the island integral part of France; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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Agreement Discussing Friend Friends Holding Hands Lieutenant French Revolution
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The Young Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) meeting Pasquale Paoli (1725-1807) in 1789
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. This black and white lithograph captures a significant moment in history as the young Napoleon Bonaparte meets Pasquale Paoli in 1789. The image, taken from a book on Corsica by J. A. Galetti, Paris, 1863, transports us back to a time of great political change and revolution. In this scene, we see the two men standing beneath the shade of a tree in a quaint village setting. Both figures are dressed in military uniforms, symbolizing their roles as leaders during this tumultuous period. Their hands are clasped together firmly, signifying an agreement or alliance between them. Napoleon's youthful face is filled with determination and ambition while Paoli exudes wisdom and experience. It is evident that these two individuals share not only mutual respect but also a deep friendship forged amidst the chaos of the French Revolution. The significance of this encounter lies in its historical context - just days after this meeting took place, on November 30th, 1789, the National Assembly declared Corsica an integral part of France. This decision marked a turning point for both Corsica and Napoleon himself who would go on to shape European history. Through this beautifully engraved print from Bridgeman Images' eArchives Charmet collection at Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, we catch a glimpse into
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