"Road to Empire. The life and times of Bonaparte, the General", by Fletcher Pratt, published by Doubleday and Doran. First Edition, First printing with "MCMXXXIX" [1939] imprinted on the bottom of the title page, copyright 1939 and "First Edition" on the copyright page, illustrated and 18 maps.

The book covers the period 1799-1806.

Murray Fletcher Pratt (1897-1956) was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and history. He is best known for his works on naval history, on the American Civil War, and for fiction novels.

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Hard boards, original publisher’s red cloth decorated in dark blue, gilt lettering on spine [cloth soiling and wear; partially visible “discard” stamped on the front board; slightly scratched surface on the front board and bottom of the spine: see photos]; 6.1/4” x 9”; ex-libris “Gift of the Class of 1966” inside cover; removed front endpaper, “D” stamped on the back ep, residue of removed label inside back cover, 346 pages including Index, 28 b/w illustrations, 18 maps, good++ condition.