Travel writer Tony Perrottet will be hosting a special Bastille Day party at Lolita Bar (226 Broome Street, between Allen and Orchard) in New York next Monday, where he will toast the the legacy of the French Revolution by unveiling a replica of Napoleon’s disembodied penis.

Sound like an odd to celebrate Bastille Day? If you think so, you might want to check out Perrottet’s newest book, Napoleon’s Privates: 2500 Years of History Unzipped, which answers all sorts of burning historical questions, including:

• What were Casanova’s best pick-up lines?
• How uncomfortable was it to wear a chastity belt?
• Will Lincoln ever be outed?
• What was the party etiquette at Caligula’s orgies?
• How did Napoleon’s most intimate organ end up in New Jersey?

Festivities at Lolita Bar last from 6-9 pm on July 14th. For more information on Perrottet’s book, check out his author website. A teaser video for the book is online here: