Cooper, Duff
Talleyrand
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099541622
- author:
- Cooper, Duff
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- European history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Duff Cooper's biography of Talleyrand is a vivid and exhilarating account of a tumultuous period in European history. This master diplomat, infamous turncoat, and peacekeeper held high office in five successive regimes, navigating the complexities of the French Revolution, Napoleon's epic wars, and the restored monarchy. Cooper brings Talleyrand to life with a nuanced and engaging narrative, painting a picture of a time marked by upheaval and transformation.