{"product_id":"talleyrand-9781432576912","title":"Talleyrand","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Comte De Saint-Aulaire | George Frederic Lees | Frederick J. Stephens\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTalleyrand by De Saint-Aulaire, Comte is a biography of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, a French diplomat and politician who played a significant role in the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Congress of Vienna. The book provides a comprehensive account of Talleyrand's life, from his birth in 1754 to his death in 1838, and explores his many achievements and controversies.The author, Comte de Saint-Aulaire, draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Talleyrand's own letters and memoirs, as well as contemporary accounts from his friends and enemies. He paints a vivid portrait of Talleyrand as a complex and enigmatic figure, who was both admired and reviled for his political maneuvering, his wit and charm, and his ability to adapt to changing circumstances.The book covers Talleyrand's early years as a bishop and his subsequent career as a diplomat, including his tenure as Foreign Minister under Napoleon Bonaparte. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with health issues.Overall, Talleyrand by De Saint-Aulaire, Comte is a fascinating and well-researched biography of one of the most influential figures in French history. It offers a nuanced and insightful look at Talleyrand's life and legacy, and is a must-read for anyone interested in French politics and diplomacy during the turbulent years of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612779036823,"sku":"9781432576912","price":3397.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781432576912.webp?v=1775080315","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/talleyrand-9781432576912","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}