Im Sommer 1853 verliebt sich der damals 23-jährige Franz Josef, Kaiser von Österreich-Ungarn in seine Cousine Elisabeth und heiratet sie. Die Geschichte von der unglücklichen Kaiserin fasziniert die Menschen bis heute, und der Mythos Sisi prägt unser Bild von diesem Herrscher ebenso sehr, wie seine glücklose Politik, an deren Ende der Ausbruch des ersten Weltkriegs stand. Doch war war der Mensch Franz Josef? John van der Kiste zeichnet das Porträt eines Monarchen, der die tragischen Verluste seines Lebens mit stoischer Ruhe zu ertragen versuchte.
John Van der Kiste Bücher
15. September 1954
John Van der Kiste ist ein britischer Autor, der für seine umfangreichen historischen Biografien und Publikationen zur Lokalgeschichte bekannt ist. Seine Werke tauchen tief in die komplexen Leben und Epochen seiner Subjekte ein und erforschen oft weniger bekannte Persönlichkeiten und Ereignisse mit akribischer Recherche. Durch seine Schriften bietet er ein fesselndes Fenster in die Vergangenheit und erweckt die Geschichte für den heutigen Leser zum Leben. Seine Fähigkeit, wissenschaftliche Genauigkeit mit zugänglicher Erzählung zu verbinden, macht ihn zu einer geschätzten Stimme in der historischen Literatur.
A study of relations between Britain and Austria as seen through personal and political connections between the families of Queen Victoria and Emperor Francis Joseph
An examination of the education, recreation and general upbringing of royal children in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, from the isolated childhood of Queen Victoria to the children of George V.
This book explores key aspects of Queen Victoria's life through her roles with mentors, family, ministers, and servants. It highlights her close relationship with Albert and the tumultuous dynamics with her sons, as well as her favoritism towards Disraeli and aversion to Gladstone.
This biography of Xenia, sister of Nicholas II gives a new angle on the Romanov story and provides new information on relationships within the family after the Revolution. Important new letters and photographs are also included.
Queen Victoria's Children
- 229 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Queen Victoria and Albert, the Prince Consort, had nine children who, despite their very different characters, remained a close-knit family. Inevitably, as they married into European royal families their loyalties were divided and their lives dominated by political controversy. This is not only the story of their lives in terms of world impact, but also of personal achievements in their own right, individual contributions to public life in Britain and overseas, and as the children of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort.
This book examines the downfall of James II, how the monarch came to forfeit the goodwill of the nation within three years.
Recounts the lives of the four women who married into the Victorian royal family: Alexandra of Denmark, Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, Louise of Prussia and Helen of Waldeck-Pyrmont.
This new book portrays the life and character of Good King Billy', one of Britain's most endearing sovereigns and down-to-earth Hanoverians.
This is a fascinating portrait of the Princess and how she played a colorful role from her birth in 1876.
