London, Luke Hansard, nd [1804]. First edition, first impression. A near fine copy. An early future war piece 'An account of Napoleon's successful invasion of Britain and entry in London, together with details of his proclamations. First published in the 'Anti-Gallician' in 1804.' [Locke, Spectrum 2/5]. "...depicts a national catastrophe, where Napoleon has successfully occupied London and rewards his troops by allowing them to pillage the city for three days: 'Churches broken open, and the church plate plundered 'The pews and altars converted into stabling' Four Bishops murdered, who had taken refuge in Westminster Abbey' The screams of women and of children mix with the cries of the soldiers 'Vive la Republique! Vive Bonaparte!' [Curzon b.10(66)] In the end, important political and military figures, including Pitt and Lord Nelson are tried by a military tribunal and shot in Hyde Park. Britain is compared to a second Carthage and London's name is changed to "Buonapart-opolis' [Gregori, English Literature: Theories, Interpretations, Contexts, Dec 2018, Vol 5]. A few short tears to the edges, some creasing and wrinkling, and the sheet has been stored rolled, so would need flattening if so desired. 330mm x 400mm. [11694, Hyraxia Books].