So I recently read a book about the Vienna Congress (Harold Nicolsen and worth a read) and have always been a great fan of Talleyrand having read Duff Coopers biography and various other books. Nicolsens book specificaly on the Vienna talks realy shows how good he was. France, from having been subjugated, firstly managed to get herself into the 'top table' talks and then ally with Britain in 'resolving' the 'Polish problem'. I therefore nominate M. de Talleyrand-Périgord as one of the greatest diplomats of all time.
I would welcome other suggestions with reasons given.
I would welcome other suggestions with reasons given.
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