Joseph Fouché letters, 1816-1820

Collection context

Creator:
Fouché, Joseph, duc d'Otrante, 1759-1820
Extent:
1 box 1 box
Language:
French .
Scope and content:

Drafts of twenty letters from Fouché to the Austrian statesman Prince Klemens Lothar von Metternich. These letters, written near the end of Foucheé's life and during the opening years of what has been called the "Age of Metternich" represent their author's efforts to regain some of his earlier standing by ingratiating himself to Europe's man of the hour.

Biographical / historical:

French statesman. Fouché, after a lifetime of power, duplicity, intrigue, and opportunistic activities, fell into total disgrace after the Bourbon restoration.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Joseph Fouché letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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