Joseph Fouché

Main Characters and Their Development

• Joseph Fouché - the main character of the book, a political figure of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. His development in the book illustrates his journey from a modest teacher to an influential Minister of Police. Fouché is depicted as a man with outstanding abilities in intrigue and manipulation, allowing him to survive and maintain power across various political regimes. He skillfully navigates between different political forces, making him one of the most controversial figures of his time.