Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2 by Talleyrand-Périgord
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| Author | Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838 |
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| Annotator | Broglie, Albert de, 1821-1901 |
| Title | Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2" by Talleyrand-Périgord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume captures the reflections and insights of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, a prominent French diplomat and politician, detailing the intricate political landscape of Europe during the Napoleonic era, particularly focusing on the events between 1809 and 1813. The memoirs explore Talleyrand’s views on the actions of Emperor Napoleon and the broader context of European relations, pervaded by ambition, war, and the complex dynamics of power. The opening of this volume introduces Talleyrand's desire for a life of tranquility amidst the tumult of Napoleonic politics. As he reflects on his past roles, he shares his efforts to arrange a suitable marriage for his nephew, Edmond, while navigating the treacherous waters of Napoleon’s favoritism and suspicion. Talleyrand meticulously considers the implications of his choices and strives for a match that would not provoke the emperor’s jealousy. In doing so, he also foreshadows his awareness of the inevitable shifts in power and the emerging discontent with Napoleon's rule, indicating an insightful understanding of the political maneuverings of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History |
| Subject | Choiseul, Etienne-François, duc de, 1719-1785 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28427 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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