A Napoleonic Treasure Hunt Robert Knecht describes his quest to unravel a mystery originating in the French defeat in the Battle of the Nations. Robert Knecht | Published in History Today Volume 52 Issue 4 April 2002 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.