"Essay on Talleyrand" is a work that reveals the life and activities of Charles Talleyrand, an outstanding French diplomat and politician. The authors - Dalling and Bulwer, Henry Lytton Bulwer, Baron, present the reader with a detailed biography of Talleyrand, considering his role in the political life of Europe at the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th centuries. The book highlights key historical events, Talleyrand's participation in congresses and negotiations during a difficult period for Europe, describes his influence on French foreign policy and the general image of the era. "Essay on Talleyrand" reveals not only the career of a distinguished diplomat, but also the deep motives of his actions and his role in shaping the modern world order.