Visionaries in opposition: Napoleon, Talleyrand, and the fut

tomholmberg

May 31, 2022

Napoleon, Talleyrand, and the Future of France

Visionaries in opposition: Napoleon, Talleyrand, and the future of France

Seth J. Browner

Trinity College, Hartford Connecticut, 2017

Abstract

This thesis is a study of the relationship between Napoleon and Talleyrand, the foreign minister. It examines their relationship from the vantage point of three key events: the coup of 18 Brumaire, the Strasbourg memorandum, and Talleyrand's resignation. Ultimately, this study finds that their relationship was troubled, and the falling out occurred because of a difference in their goals. Napoleon wanted to build an empire. Talleyrand wanted to reintegrate France into the system of European powers.

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Visionaries in opposition: Napoleon, Talleyrand, and the future of France

This thesis is a study of the relationship between Napoleon and Talleyrand, the foreign minister. It examines their relationship from the vantage point of three key events: the coup of 18 Brumaire, the Strasbourg memorandum, and Talleyrand's resignation. Ultimately, this study finds that their relationship was troubled, and the falling out occurred because of a difference in their goals. Napoleon wanted to build an empire. Talleyrand wanted to reintegrate France into the system of European powers.