246 Pages
by
Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
246 Pages
by
Routledge
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From church establishment figure to revolutionary, supporter of Napoleon Bonaparte to promoter of the Bourbon Restoration, the twists and turns of Charles Maurice Prince de Talleyrand’s remarkable career through one of the most turbulent periods of French and European history continue to fascinate. Witty and wiley, cynical and charming, Talleyrand has been portrayed as a cynical opportunist,... Read more
Preface Foreign Ministers, 1787-1834 Introduction: Revealing the 'Imaginary' Talleyrand 1 Cultivating an Ambition, 1754-89 2 The Revolutionary, 1789-95 3 In the Corridors of Power, 1796-99 4 The Devoted Servant, 1800-7 5 The Courtier in Opposition, 1897-14 6 The Reconstruction of Europe, 1814-15 7 The Political Outsider, 1815-30 8 The London Embassy, 1830-34 Conclusion: Talleyrand: Cynical Opportunist or Agent of Change? Bibliographical Essay Chronology Maps Index
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Philip G. Dwyer
