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Title: Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2
Credits:
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images
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de France (BnF/Gallica)
Summary: "Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2" by Talleyrand-Périgord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume captures the reflections and insights of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, a prominent French diplomat and politician, detailing the intricate political landscape of Europe during the Napoleonic era, particularly focusing on the events between 1809 and 1813. The memoirs explore Talleyrand’s views on the actions of Emperor Napoleon and the broader context of European relations, pervaded by ambition, war, and the complex dynamics of power. The opening of this volume introduces Talleyrand's desire for a life of tranquility amidst the tumult of Napoleonic politics. As he reflects on his past roles, he shares his efforts to arrange a suitable marriage for his nephew, Edmond, while navigating the treacherous waters of Napoleon’s favoritism and suspicion. Talleyrand meticulously considers the implications of his choices and strives for a match that would not provoke the emperor’s jealousy. In doing so, he also foreshadows his awareness of the inevitable shifts in power and the emerging discontent with Napoleon's rule, indicating an insightful understanding of the political maneuverings of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838
Annotator: Broglie, Albert de, 1821-1901
EBook No.: 28427
Published: Mar 29, 2009
Downloads: 158
Language: French
Subject: France -- History
Subject: Choiseul, Etienne-François, duc de, 1719-1785
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2
Credits:
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica)
Summary: "Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2" by Talleyrand-Périgord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume captures the reflections and insights of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, a prominent French diplomat and politician, detailing the intricate political landscape of Europe during the Napoleonic era, particularly focusing on the events between 1809 and 1813. The memoirs explore Talleyrand’s views on the actions of Emperor Napoleon and the broader context of European relations, pervaded by ambition, war, and the complex dynamics of power. The opening of this volume introduces Talleyrand's desire for a life of tranquility amidst the tumult of Napoleonic politics. As he reflects on his past roles, he shares his efforts to arrange a suitable marriage for his nephew, Edmond, while navigating the treacherous waters of Napoleon’s favoritism and suspicion. Talleyrand meticulously considers the implications of his choices and strives for a match that would not provoke the emperor’s jealousy. In doing so, he also foreshadows his awareness of the inevitable shifts in power and the emerging discontent with Napoleon's rule, indicating an insightful understanding of the political maneuverings of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838
Annotator: Broglie, Albert de, 1821-1901
EBook No.: 28427
Published: Mar 29, 2009
Downloads: 158
Language: French
Subject: France -- History
Subject: Choiseul, Etienne-François, duc de, 1719-1785
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.