The book titled ""Georges Clemenceau"" by Jean Martet is a comprehensive biography of the French statesman and politician Georges Clemenceau. Clemenceau was a prominent figure in French politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as the Prime Minister of France twice and playing a key role in the country's involvement in World War I.The book provides a detailed account of Clemenceau's life, from his early years as a journalist and radical socialist to his rise to power in French politics. Martet explores ...
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The book titled ""Georges Clemenceau"" by Jean Martet is a comprehensive biography of the French statesman and politician Georges Clemenceau. Clemenceau was a prominent figure in French politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as the Prime Minister of France twice and playing a key role in the country's involvement in World War I.The book provides a detailed account of Clemenceau's life, from his early years as a journalist and radical socialist to his rise to power in French politics. Martet explores Clemenceau's political philosophy, his relationships with other key figures in French politics, and his role in shaping French policy during one of the most tumultuous periods in the country's history.The book also delves into Clemenceau's personal life, including his relationships with women and his passion for art and literature. Martet draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Clemenceau's own writings and speeches, to provide a nuanced and insightful portrait of this complex and fascinating figure.Overall, ""Georges Clemenceau"" is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, politics, or culture, and offers a compelling and informative account of one of the most important figures in modern French history.1930. Mingling autobiography with biography, Martet, Clemenceau's secretary, achieves a three-dimensional portrait of the Tiger's deeds, sayings and thoughts. He tells of the events that will always be peaks in history: the American Civil War, the Siege of Paris in 1871, the Commune, the Dreyfus Case, the series of international demonstrations at the beginning of the century and their ominous sabre-rattling, and above all the making of the World War and the making of Peace. Clemenceau, is best remembered as the senior French representative at the Versailles settlement who argued for the terms of the treaty to smash Germany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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