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This lively and opinionated biography of French statesman Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, who lived from to and was known simply as ".

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British diplomat Duff Cooper's biography of the French statesman Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord is one of the most popular biographies of a historical.

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. Downloads downloads in the last 30 days. Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! Read online web. EPUB3 E-readers incl.

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