Napoleon's Police, Peter de Polnay, First Edition, 1970 with dust jacket. Development of French police from Louis XIV to the consulate and empire: 'This was the time when the police reached the height of their power, a power they did not relinquish even after the restoration of the Bourbons...'256 pages including small plate section of b/w plates. Dust jacket is a little tatty, with sellotape at the base (see photo) and a couple of small tears. Black cloth boards in good condition with gilt lettering to spine. Interior clean and sound.