Talleyrand's Confessions, Volumes 1-5: The Memoirs of Prince Talleyrand is a fascinating historical work written by Prince Talleyrand himself, a prominent French diplomat and politician. In this memoir, he shares his memories of key events and characters from the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era, and the Restoration. Talleyrand's memoirs reveal to the reader a fascinating picture of political intrigues, diplomatic conversations and decisive decisions that influenced events in Europe. The autobiographical feature makes this book particularly interesting, allowing the reader to better understand Talleyrand's motives and actions during his service in French government structures. Reading Talleyrand's Confession, readers get the opportunity to study the history of Europe in the 19th century from the mouth of a great diplomat who changed the course of world history with his actions and decisions.