# Talleyrand, Vol. 1

By **Duff Cooper**

- ISBN-13: 9780880640657
- Publisher: Fromm International
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 399
- Published: 1 Jan 1955
- Language: en
- Categories: Biography, France, Biographies, Diplomats, Statesmen, Hommes d'État, Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles-Maurice de. (1754-1838), Talleyrand-perigord, charles maurice de, prince de benevent, 1754-1838, Statesmen, france, Diplomats, biography, Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles-Maurice de. (1754-1838), charles maurice de, prince de benevent, 1754-1838

## About this book

Talleyrand Volume 1 is a comprehensive biography by Duff Cooper that examines the life of Charles-Maurice, Prince de Talleyrand. This work of historical non-fiction explores the career of a statesman who navigated five different French regimes with unmatched skill. As a prominent figure among diplomats and statesmen, Talleyrand balanced his reputation as a notorious opportunist with his genuine contributions to the stability of France.

The narrative tracks his journey from supporting the French Revolution to his exile in England and the United States. This biography details his subsequent return to serve under Napoleon and his influential role at the Congress of Vienna. By focusing on the contradictions of this complex man, the text provides a sophisticated look at the political landscape of France. It remains a definitive study for readers interested in the lives of great diplomats.

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