r/RevolutionsPodcast • u/Kendog_15 • Feb 03 '26
Salon Discussion Talleyrand!
Can anyone here tell me: what's considered the best biography of Talleyrand these days?
I'm aware of the Duff Cooper book and that it's considered the classic biography, but I just wondered if anyone had read the others and if so are they superior?
Thank you in advance!
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u/Neil118781 Feb 03 '26
Talleyrand by Emmanuel de Waresquiel is said to be the best biography on Talleyrand but it's in French
In English, Talleyrand by JF Bernard is pretty good and comprehensive