--- product_id: 8782372 title: "Talleyrand" price: "€ 31.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/8782372-talleyrand store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Talleyrand **Price:** € 31.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Talleyrand - **How much does it cost?** € 31.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8782372-talleyrand) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Talleyrand: 9780802137678: Cooper, Duff: Books Review: Worthy of your time... - You will find a lot of the current world, its politics, crises, conflicts among nations in the telling of Tallyrand's life, and many paragraphs to copy and share. Review: Excellent bio stands the test of time - Duff Cooper's bio of Talleyrand was first published in 1932. plenty of water has passed over the dams of political analysis, the interpretation of history and the writing of biography since then, but Duff Cooper's writing and analysis are as fresh and resonant now as they were 75 years ago. Talleyrand had his charm, as everyone agrees, but also had his devious, scheming, self-interested side as contmporaries such as de Stael, Burney, Balzac and Chateaubriand agree. Cooper, no political slouch himself, lays the whole man out for the reader in good vigorous prose. As a result this is a splendid read for anyone interested in the period. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #170,654 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24 in Historical France Biographies #49 in French History (Books) #328 in Political Leader Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (356) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches | | Edition | 1st Grove Press edition | | ISBN-10 | 0802137679 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0802137678 | | Item Weight | 1.15 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 288 pages | | Publication date | January 18, 2001 | | Publisher | Grove Press | ## Images ![Talleyrand - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91e2ScUQQ+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthy of your time... *by M***Y on June 28, 2025* You will find a lot of the current world, its politics, crises, conflicts among nations in the telling of Tallyrand's life, and many paragraphs to copy and share. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent bio stands the test of time *by C***S on March 29, 2009* Duff Cooper's bio of Talleyrand was first published in 1932. plenty of water has passed over the dams of political analysis, the interpretation of history and the writing of biography since then, but Duff Cooper's writing and analysis are as fresh and resonant now as they were 75 years ago. Talleyrand had his charm, as everyone agrees, but also had his devious, scheming, self-interested side as contmporaries such as de Stael, Burney, Balzac and Chateaubriand agree. Cooper, no political slouch himself, lays the whole man out for the reader in good vigorous prose. As a result this is a splendid read for anyone interested in the period. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic *by H***D on August 15, 2011* This lively and opinionated biography of French statesman Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, who lived from 1754 to 1838 and was known simply as "Talleyrand", is a true classic. Duff Cooper's prose is delightful, his insights are sharp, and his witty style is well-suited to describe the life of the very clever diplomat who is his subject. Like Talleyrand's contemporaries, biographers seem to be of two minds about him. On the one hand, he is described as a very wicked fellow, selfish, venal, untrustworthy, and utterly lacking in principle. On the other, he is seen as a patriot and uber-statesman who managed to steer a long and winding course through a flood of tyrants and murderers by being flexible when necessary and unflinching when appropriate. Cooper's biography avoids either extreme; he acknowledges Talleyrand's great talents and patriotism while never shying away from his faults. This is an excellent introduction to Talleyrand, which is still worth reading though first published in 1932. Cooper covers Talleyrand's life succinctly but thoroughly, from his childhood, his early work for the church, his exile in America during the Revolution, his diplomatic work for and against Napoleon, his diplomacy during the Restoration, the Congress of Vienna, and the Second Restoration to his retirement and the hour of his death. Cooper brings a special focus to Talleyrand's Anglophilia and his troubled reconciliation late in life with the Catholic Church. This biography is a very pleasant and informative read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/8782372-talleyrand](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8782372-talleyrand) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*