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Dalling and Bulwer, Henry Lytton Bulwer, Baron
1801
1872
Bulwer, H. Lytton (Henry Lytton)
Bulwer, Henry Lytton, Baron Dalling and Bulwer
Bulwer, Henry Lytton, Sir
Bulwer, W. H. L. E. (William Henry Lytton Earle)
Dalling and Bulwer, William Henry Lytton Earle Bulwer, Baron
Henry, Lord Dalling and Bulwer
Historical Characters: Mackintosh, Talleyrand, Canning, Cobbett, Peel
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"Historical Characters: Mackintosh, Talleyrand, Canning, Cobbett, Peel" by Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers personal sketches of significant figures from modern history, particularly focusing on the era from the French Revolution of 1789 onwards. Through these portraits, the author seeks to illuminate the interplay between individual characters and the broader historical context in which they operated. The opening of the work sets the framework for exploring the lives and influences of key historical figures, starting with Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, a prominent diplomat and politician. The text discusses not just Talleyrand's background and rise within the ecclesiastical hierarchy but also his strategic thinking and adaptability during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. It highlights both his early life and career, emphasizing his intelligence, social acuity, and the complexities of his character as he navigated the political landscape, showcasing how personal virtues and flaws shaped his historical role. This initial section provides a compelling introduction to the detailed character studies that are to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838
Cobbett, William 1763-1835
Mackintosh, James, Sir, 1765-1832
Canning, George, 1770-1827
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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