Virtual Discussion | History Book Club “Caesar of Paris”
The Caesar of Paris: Napoleon Bonaparte, Rome, and the Artistic Obsession That Shaped an Empire by Susan Jaques
Look to the MFAH for good books and great conversations! The History Book Club presents free, in-depth discussions on literature and art, and you’re invited. These talks focus on books about life in Europe and America during the 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by the collections of the two MFAH house museums: Bayou Bend and Rienzi.
The book selection for July celebrates Bastille Day with Caesar of Paris: Napoleon Bonaparte, Rome, and the Artistic Obsession That Shaped an Empire. In this blend of biography, art, and cultural history, author Susan Jaques delves into how Napoleon’s fascination with ancient Rome influenced Paris and France in the early 19th century.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 / 1:30 p.m. Central Time
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Education programs at Rienzi receive generous funding from the Sterling-Turner Foundation; Alkek and Williams Foundation; Carroll Sterling and Harris Masterson III Endowment; and the Caroline Wiess Law Endowment for Rienzi.
Education programs at Bayou Bend receive generous funding from Houston Junior Woman’s Club; Sharon G. Dies; Susan Vaughan Foundation; William A. and Madeline Smith Charitable Trust; Mrs. Denise D. Monteleone; Bobbie Nau; Mary Lynn and Steve Marks and additional generous donors.
The education programs also receive endowment income from funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ballard and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tate.