The catalogue "Lost Victory. Dresden 1813" accompanied the special exhibition of the same name at the Stadtmuseum Dresden, which took place from 16 June to 13 October 2013. This exhibition focused on the Battle of Dresden on 26 and 27 August 1813, in which Napoleon's troops fought against Russian, Prussian and Austrian forces. Despite a tactical victory for Napoleon, the events that followed, in particular the Battle of Leipzig, led to his ultimate downfall.
The exhibition and catalogue shed light on life in Dresden during this turbulent period, the impact of the troop movements on the city and its population, and the military and social consequences of the fighting. Special exhibits included personal items belonging to Napoleon, such as riding boots and a saddle, which came from the armoury of the Dresden State Art Collections
Edited by Erika Eschebach and Friedrich Reichert, with contributions from numerous authors, Dresden 2013