Twilight of the Habsburgs

The Life and Times of Emperor Francis Joseph

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Alan Warwick Palmer

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Počet stran: 400 stránek
Čas čtení: 14 hodin

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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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Twilight of the Habsburgs, Alan Warwick Palmer

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Rok vydání: 1997
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Titul: Twilight of the Habsburgs
Podtitul: The Life and Times of Emperor Francis Joseph
Jazyk: anglicky
Autoři: Alan Warwick Palmer
Vydavatel: ATLANTIC MONTHLY PR
Rok vydání: 1997
Vazba: měkká
Počet stran: 400
ISBN13: 9780871136657
Štítky: Historie, Naučná literatura, Životopisy a myšlenky, Dějiny Evropy, První světová válka (1914–1918)
Hodnocení: 3,75 z 5
Anotace: 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.