Talleyrand
Harris, Robin
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 28m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 28m to read Talleyrand.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
15
days at 30 min/day
448
total minutes
Talleyrand
by Harris, Robin, ROBIN HARRIS
Published
2007
Publisher
JOHN MURRAY
Pages
448
ISBN-10
0719564867
Description
"A renegade bishop and aristocratic revolutionary, he helped make and break the power of Napoleon. With bravura he then dominated the Congress of Vienna which re-shaped Europe, but soon discovered that the Bourbons had, in his own words, 'learned nothing and forgotten nothing'. Disgrace followed. The Revolution of July 1830 finally brought a renewal of Talleyrand's former influence. So, in his late seventies, he arrived as ambassador in London, where he and his beautiful companion, the duchesse de Dino, dazzled and captivated British society. At the end, his famous death-bed reconciliation with the Catholic Church created almost as great a scandal as his notorious early life. In this authoritative new biography, Talleyrand emerges as always ahead of his times. He urged the advantages of peace, while Europe was racked by war; he consistently advocated political moderation, a free press and a liberal constitution; he was a forceful proponent of Anglo-French entente; he understood the importance of free trade as the route to national prosperity; and he foresaw the rise of America as a great power. Robin Harris depicts a statesman of truly world-class stature."--Publisher.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Talleyrand?
This edition of Talleyrand has approximately 448 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Talleyrand?
For most readers, Talleyrand typically takes between 9h 20m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 112,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 112,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Talleyrand?
The estimated word count for Talleyrand is approximately 112,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Talleyrand?
Talleyrand was written by Harris, Robin, ROBIN HARRIS.
When was Talleyrand published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.