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# Talleyrand

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## Customer Reviews

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    Excellent biography of Talleyrand
  

*by D***H on Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021*

Although much more is heard about Napoleon, this biography of a member of his cabinet , Talleyrand, tells the story of the power behind Napoleon.  Talleyrand worked behind the scenes to circumvent Napoleon's plans to conquest and rule more of Europe.  His methods reminded me of the character of the Scarlet Pimpernel ( a fictional character)  who appeared to be lazy and self-indulgent but was actually the leader of a group of men saving French people from certain death during the French revolution. It appears Talleyrand may have also had a hand in that to a smaller degree.  Both men are described as being witty and cunning.  Both are also wealthy and well-connected. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to manage the outcome they desire. Talleyrand wanted France to be peaceful and have positive relations with her neighbors which was diametrically opposed to what Napoleon wanted.  Ultimately, Talleyrand was instrumental in thwarting Napoleon's ambitions.

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    A classic
  

*by H***D on Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2011*

This lively and opinionated biography of French statesman Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, who lived from 1754 to 1838 and was known simply as "Talleyrand", is a true classic.  Duff Cooper's prose is delightful, his insights are sharp, and his witty style is well-suited to describe the life of the very clever diplomat who is his subject.Like Talleyrand's contemporaries, biographers seem to be of two minds about him.  On the one hand, he is described as a very wicked fellow, selfish, venal, untrustworthy, and utterly lacking in principle.  On the other, he is seen as a patriot and uber-statesman who managed to steer a long and winding course through a flood of tyrants and murderers by being flexible when necessary and unflinching when appropriate.  Cooper's biography avoids either extreme; he acknowledges Talleyrand's great talents and patriotism while never shying away from his faults.This is an excellent introduction to Talleyrand, which is still worth reading though first published in 1932.  Cooper covers Talleyrand's life succinctly but thoroughly, from his childhood, his early work for the church, his exile in America during the Revolution, his diplomatic work for and against Napoleon, his diplomacy during the Restoration, the Congress of Vienna, and the Second Restoration to his retirement and the hour of his death.  Cooper brings a special focus to Talleyrand's Anglophilia and his troubled reconciliation late in life with the Catholic Church.  This biography is a very pleasant and informative read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A must read for fans of diplomacy or the Napoleonic Era.
  

*by M***M on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021*

This book, despite being written in by an author Post World War-I, is still an insightful and modern take on the famous Napoleonic era diplomat. As a man who lived at various times in the young United States; Great Britain; and in France under the rule of seven different French regimes, Talleyrand lived an amazing life. This author takes you on a journey through each of the regimes that Talleyrand lived under while also explaining his many diplomatic achievements.

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