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Georges Clemenceau

Georges Clemenceau

Martet, Jean
Waldman, Milton

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresPolitical Biographies

ISBN10: 1432620088
ISBN13: 9781432620080
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.75
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Georges Clemenceau by Martet, Jean is a biography of the French statesman who played a crucial role in the country's politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into the life of Clemenceau, from his early years as a doctor to his rise as a journalist and politician. It explores his political views and his role in shaping French politics, including his opposition to the policies of Napoleon III and his support for the Dreyfus Affair. The book also covers Clemenceau's tenure as Prime Minister during World War I, his negotiations at the Treaty of Versailles, and his later years as a statesman and writer. Through extensive research and analysis, Martet provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of France's most influential political figures.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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