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LoC No.: 07035192

Title: Talleyrand: A Biographical Study

Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Talleyrand: A Biographical Study" by Joseph McCabe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intriguing life of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, the enigmatic French diplomat who navigated the tumultuous political landscape of late 18th and early 19th century France. McCabe aims to unravel the complexity of Talleyrand's character and career, which spanned significant events such as the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon, while revealing the personal and political nuances that defined his legacy. The opening of the study introduces Talleyrand's formative years, revealing how a childhood accident led to his eventual role in the Church instead of a military career. The narrative explores Talleyrand's elite upbringing in an aristocratic family, his struggles with family separation, and the indifferent educational system of the time. As he grows into his teenage years, we see the early development of his character, defined by a sharp intellect and a natural inclination towards diplomacy, as he became increasingly disenchanted with the Church and his predetermined ecclesiastical career. This sets the stage for an examination of how these childhood experiences and observations shaped Talleyrand into one of the most fascinating political figures of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955

EBook No.: 46660

Published: Aug 23, 2014

Downloads: 192

Language: English

Subject: Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 07035192

Title: Talleyrand: A Biographical Study

Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Clarity, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Talleyrand: A Biographical Study" by Joseph McCabe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intriguing life of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, the enigmatic French diplomat who navigated the tumultuous political landscape of late 18th and early 19th century France. McCabe aims to unravel the complexity of Talleyrand's character and career, which spanned significant events such as the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon, while revealing the personal and political nuances that defined his legacy. The opening of the study introduces Talleyrand's formative years, revealing how a childhood accident led to his eventual role in the Church instead of a military career. The narrative explores Talleyrand's elite upbringing in an aristocratic family, his struggles with family separation, and the indifferent educational system of the time. As he grows into his teenage years, we see the early development of his character, defined by a sharp intellect and a natural inclination towards diplomacy, as he became increasingly disenchanted with the Church and his predetermined ecclesiastical career. This sets the stage for an examination of how these childhood experiences and observations shaped Talleyrand into one of the most fascinating political figures of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955

EBook No.: 46660

Published: Aug 23, 2014

Downloads: 192

Language: English

Subject: Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.