Francis Joseph: Emperor Of Austria, King Of Hungary

By Eugene Bagger

Book Overview

""Francis Joseph: Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary"" by Eugene Bagger is a comprehensive biography of the longest-reigning monarch in Austrian history. The book delves into the life and reign of Francis Joseph, who ascended to the throne at the young age of 18 and ruled for 68 years until his death in 1916. The biography covers Francis Joseph's personal life, including his difficult childhood and strained relationships with his parents. It also explores his political and military career, including his role in the Austro-Hungarian Empire's involvement in World War I. Bagger provides insight into the complex political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between Austria and Hungary, as well as the rise of nationalism and the decline of the empire. The book also examines Francis Joseph's legacy, including his impact on Austrian and Hungarian culture, politics, and society. Overall, ""Francis Joseph: Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164515594
• ISBN13: 9781164515593
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"