Belgium is born; Talleyrand in History concluded
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Belgium is born; Talleyrand in History concluded
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In a great triumph for France, and Talleyrand personally, Belgium is born. This is one of history's true ironies because of how the existence of Belgium weakens France in the 20th century.
The episode ends with Talleyrand's last treaty, his treaty with Rome, over his own soul.
But the birth of Belgium requires a revolution which nearly becomes a general European war. The story of how that is avoided with Palmerston and Earl Grey is told.
Also, the activities of the Lieven's and the Barbarianization of Greece (almost) which leads to Greek independence.
Talleyrand's contrarian take on the Great Reform Act of 1832 and his entirely correct predictions of its consequneces are covered.
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