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Title: Essai sur Talleyrand

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Essai sur Talleyrand" by Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the life and influence of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, a prominent political figure and diplomat during the French Revolution and subsequent political upheavals. Bulwer's exploration provides insight into Talleyrand's character, political strategies, and interactions with other notable figures of the time. The opening of the book establishes Talleyrand's significant role in the events leading up to and during the French Revolution. It discusses his arrival into the political arena as a cleric and his adeptness at navigating the treacherous political landscape of an era marked by profound change. Bulwer presents Talleyrand as an ambitious figure shaped by the complexities of his background, rising through the ranks of society despite personal and societal challenges. His early actions illustrate his influence over key political decisions, particularly regarding the church and the state, setting the stage for the tumultuous times to follow. This introduction reflects on both Talleyrand's individual characteristics and the broader historical context, inviting the reader to further consider the intricacies of his life and contributions to French politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dalling and Bulwer, Henry Lytton Bulwer, Baron, 1801-1872

Translator: Perrot, Georges, 1832-1914

EBook No.: 47196

Published: Oct 25, 2014

Downloads: 47

Language: French

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.

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Title: Essai sur Talleyrand

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Essai sur Talleyrand" by Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the life and influence of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, a prominent political figure and diplomat during the French Revolution and subsequent political upheavals. Bulwer's exploration provides insight into Talleyrand's character, political strategies, and interactions with other notable figures of the time. The opening of the book establishes Talleyrand's significant role in the events leading up to and during the French Revolution. It discusses his arrival into the political arena as a cleric and his adeptness at navigating the treacherous political landscape of an era marked by profound change. Bulwer presents Talleyrand as an ambitious figure shaped by the complexities of his background, rising through the ranks of society despite personal and societal challenges. His early actions illustrate his influence over key political decisions, particularly regarding the church and the state, setting the stage for the tumultuous times to follow. This introduction reflects on both Talleyrand's individual characteristics and the broader historical context, inviting the reader to further consider the intricacies of his life and contributions to French politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dalling and Bulwer, Henry Lytton Bulwer, Baron, 1801-1872

Translator: Perrot, Georges, 1832-1914

EBook No.: 47196

Published: Oct 25, 2014

Downloads: 47

Language: French

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.