Books by Duff Cooper
Talleyrand
by Duff Cooper
First published in 1932, British diplomat Duff Cooper's biography of the French statesman Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord is one of the most popular biographies of a historical figure ever written.
Interviews where books by Duff Cooper were recommended
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The Campaigns of Napoleon
by David G Chandler -
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Talleyrand
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With Eagles to Glory: Napoleon and His German Allies in the 1809 Campaign
by John H Gill -
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Private Memoirs Of The Court Of Napoleon
by Louis François Joseph Bausset-Roquefort -
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With Napoleon in Russia: Memoirs of General de Caulaincourt, Duke of Vicenza
by Armand de Caulaincourt
The best books on Napoleon, recommended by Andrew Roberts
The best books on Napoleon, recommended by Andrew Roberts
How did Napoleon Bonaparte, an upstart Corsican, go on to conquer half of Europe in the 16 years of his rule? Was he a military genius? And was he really that short? Historian Andrew Roberts, author of a bestselling biography of Napoleon, introduces us to the books that shaped how he sees l’Empereur—including little-known sources from those who knew Napoleon personally. Read more history book recommendations on Five Books
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