Georges Clemenceau

By Jean Martet

Book Overview

""Georges Clemenceau"" by Martet, Jean is a biography of one of the most influential figures in French history. Georges Clemenceau was a statesman, journalist, and physician who served as the Prime Minister of France during World War I. He was known for his strong leadership and unwavering commitment to victory, which earned him the nickname ""The Tiger.""The book traces Clemenceau's life from his early years as a radical journalist to his rise to power in French politics. It explores his role in the Dreyfus Affair, his opposition to colonialism, and his efforts to modernize France's infrastructure and economy. The book also delves into Clemenceau's personal life, including his relationships with women and his love of art.Martet's biography offers a nuanced portrait of Clemenceau, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader. It provides a detailed account of his political achievements, but also acknowledges his flaws, including his tendency towards authoritarianism and his sometimes abrasive personality.Overall, ""Georges Clemenceau"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of France's most important historical figures. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of French and European 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162642343
• ISBN13: 9781162642345
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"