English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2)

** "English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2)" by John Ashton, is a detailed look at British satirical art that mocks Napoleon Bonaparte's power grabs and rule. The book zooms in on how the British used funny pictures and writings to make fun of Napoleon's big plans and what was happening in politics back then. It kicks off by showing different cartoons from that time that portray Napoleon in comical and critical scenarios, shedding light on what people feared and thought about his hunger for war. The volume utilizes prints to illustrate how the British saw him both as a scary foe and a laughable character, with jokes about his failed attempts to invade England, his crowning himself Emperor, and key political moments like plots against him and his execution of the Duc d’Enghien; furthermore, the satire uses bright symbols and over-the-top characters that showcase the creative ways the British responded to the ever changing world of politics in the early 1800's. **