History books say Napoleon died of natural causes. Napoleon himself, expiring at 51 after a lifetime of robust health, suspected otherwise and ordered a thorough autopsy. His suspicions were well-founded. So clever was the crime, however, that until recent developments in forensic science, it was impossible to prove a case of murder, let alone the name of the killer. Now, the authors of this fascinating book assert that it has been done. Includes an Index and illustrations.

(Key Words: Napoleon Bonaparte, Hair, Ben Weider, Forensic Medicine, St. Helena, Medications, French History, Charles-Tristan de Montholon, Gaspard Gourgaud, Sten Forshufvud, Henri-Gratien Bertrand, Arsenic Poisoning).