Franz Joseph and Elisabeth : The Last Great Monarchs of Austria-Hungary

In 1848, an 18-year-old boy assumed the throne of Austria, one of the most powerful countries in Europe. He would be its last significant emperor, the only monarch to serve two countries, and the last cogent head of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty. Emperor Franz Joseph's reign was marked by revolutions, often fueled by rising liberalism and nationalism, and wars orchestrated by conquering architects such as Napoleon, Metternich, and Bismarck. This book gives attention to these political and cultural events, but it is moreover a biography of Emperor Franz Joseph and his enigmatic wife, Empress Elisabeth. In 1848, An 18-year-old Boy Assumed The Throne Of Austria, One Of The Most Powerful Countries In Europe. He Was Its Last Significant Emperor, The Only Monarch To Serve Two Countries, And The Last Cogent Head Of The Prestigious Habsburg Dynasty. This Is A Biography Of Emperor Franz Joseph And His Wife, Empress Elisabeth-- The New Emperor And Old Vienna -- Revolutions -- Franz Joseph -- Sisi -- The Newlyweds -- The Royal Children -- The Royal Mistress -- Hungary -- Representazions-pflicht: The Duty Of Keeping Up A Fine Front -- The Fates -- The Aging Emperor. Karen Owens. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In 1848, an 18-year-old boy assumed the throne of Austria, one of the most powerful countries in Europe. He would be its last significant emperor, the only monarch to serve two countries, and the last cogent head of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty. Emperor Franz Joseph's reign was marked by revolutions, often fueled by rising liberalism and nationalism, and wars orchestrated by conquering architects such as Napoleon, Metternich, and Bismarck. This book gives attention to these political and cultural events, but it is essentially a biography of Emperor Franz Joseph and his enigmatic wife, Empr "In 1848, an 18-year-old boy assumed the throne of Austria, one of the most powerful countries in Europe. He was its last significant emperor, the only monarch to serve two countries, and the last cogent head of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty. This is a biography of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Empress Elisabeth"-- Provided by publisher " In 1848, an 18-year-old boy assumed the throne of Austria, one of the most powerful countries in Europe. He was its last significant emperor, the only monarch to serve two countries, and the last cogent head of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty. This is a biography of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Empress Elisabeth"--