Twilight of the Habsburgs

The Life and Times of Emperor Francis Joseph

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Alan Palmer

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Počet strán: 400 stránok
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The biography delves into the life of Francis Joseph, who ruled as emperor of Austria and king of several regions for nearly seven decades. It highlights his significant role during pivotal moments in European history, including the Crimean War and World War I. While often portrayed as a detached autocrat, the author, Alan Palmer, presents a nuanced view, revealing Francis Joseph's personal tragedies and familial warmth through extensive research, including letters and diaries. The work reassesses the emperor's legacy and its relevance in contemporary Austria.

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Titul: Twilight of the Habsburgs
Podtitul: The Life and Times of Emperor Francis Joseph
Jazyk: anglicky
Autori: Alan Palmer
Vydavateľ: ATLANTIC MONTHLY PR
Rok vydania: 1997
Väzba: mäkká
Počet strán: 400
ISBN13: 9780871136657
Štítky: História, Náučná literatúra, Životopisy a myšlienky, Dejiny Európy, Prvá svetová vojna (1914–1918)
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Anotácia: The biography delves into the life of Francis Joseph, who ruled as emperor of Austria and king of several regions for nearly seven decades. It highlights his significant role during pivotal moments in European history, including the Crimean War and World War I. While often portrayed as a detached autocrat, the author, Alan Palmer, presents a nuanced view, revealing Francis Joseph's personal tragedies and familial warmth through extensive research, including letters and diaries. The work reassesses the emperor's legacy and its relevance in contemporary Austria.