A timeless symbol of power and ambition, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 1821) spent decades expanding France s empire, enjoying magnificent success and suffering crushing defeats. Featuring more than 400 never-before-seen objects, "The Private Life of Napoleon" allows a glimpse into the inner world of the French emperor. Over the course of 24 years, collector Bruno Ledoux amassed a remarkable range of manuscripts, books, gold jewelry, porcelains, miniatures, arms, and even historic souvenirs, all created in honor of Napoleon and the French empire."