Talleyrand Biography by Duff Cooper - Grey Arrow Paperback 1958

A distinguished vintage 1958 Grey Arrow paperback edition of the acclaimed biography Talleyrand by Duff Cooper 📚

About the Book

Originally published in 1932, this work is considered a classic historical biography. It details the life and career of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, a brilliant and controversial French diplomat who famously survived and held high office through five successive regimes, including those of the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte.

Edition Details ✨

• Publisher: Grey Arrow (1958 edition)
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: Preloved/Vintage
• Cover: Distinctive purple cover with fleur-de-lis pattern and silhouette of Talleyrand
• Original Price Marking: 5/- (five shillings)
• Approximate Weight: 200g
• Typical Dimensions: Approx. 18cm x 11cm (standard paperback size)
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom

About the Author 🎓

Duff Cooper (1890–1954) was a British diplomat, politician, and author known for his elegant prose and insightful historical works. His biography of Talleyrand remains one of the definitive accounts of this fascinating historical figure.

Condition Note

This is a preloved vintage item showing natural age-appropriate wear. A wonderful addition for collectors of vintage biographies, French history enthusiasts, or lovers of classic historical literature.