Talleyrand. Genius of Diplomacy: Natalia Tanshina

The whole life of this person in collective memory is perceived as an endless series of betrayals and betrayals, and his name became a household name; In his own words, he swore allegiance to fourteen different governments. He managed to survive both the fall of the French monarchy and the ruthless years of the Jacobin terror, in time he joined Napoleon to gain power and, in a timely manner, went over to the opponents of the emperor. Talleyrand’s dying political testament contains such words: “I do not reproach myself for serving all the regimes, from the directory to the time I write,” because “I stopped at the idea of ​​serving France … Whatever position it may be.” Possessing a brilliant instinct and the ability to benefit from everywhere, Talleyrand adapted excellently to any conditions. Or adapted these conditions for himself and in his favor. And in favor of France …

Author
Tanshina Natalia Petrovna
Editor
Elena Evgenievna
Publisher
AST-Press, 2014
Series
World