02549cam a22003253u 4500 28427 UtSlPG 20260610133640.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838 Mémoires du prince de Talleyrand, Volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-29 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified France -- History Choiseul, Etienne-François, duc de, 1719-1785 Broglie, Albert de, 1821-1901 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28427 69336 69336