Georges Clemenceau the Tiger of France

By Georges Lecomte

Book Overview

Georges Clemenceau the Tiger of France is a biography written by Georges Lecomte about the life and legacy of Georges Clemenceau, a prominent French politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of France during World War I. The book explores the political career of Clemenceau, from his early years as a journalist and radical socialist to his later years as a staunch defender of French nationalism and military power. It also delves into his personal life and relationships, including his marriage to his second wife, Mary Plummer, and his friendships with notable figures such as �����mile Zola and Pablo Picasso. Throughout the book, Lecomte portrays Clemenceau as a fierce and uncompromising leader who was instrumental in shaping France's political and military strategies during one of its most tumultuous periods in history. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of France's most influential leaders and sheds light on the complex political and social landscape of early 20th-century Europe.1919. The story of Georges Clemenceau the senior French representative at the Versailles settlement who wanted the terms of the Versailles treaty to smash Germany, hence the nickname The Tiger, whereas David Lloyd George of Britain privately wanted a non-emotive approach to Germany's punishment at Versailles. Contents: All for France; Policies and Deeds; The Man; Fundamental Characteristics; The Patriot; The Orator-The Writer; At the Front; and Victory.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162641975
• ISBN13: 9781162641973
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"