Publisher's Synopsis
Elizabeth: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary is a historical biography written by Clara Tschudi and published in 1901. The book tells the story of Elizabeth, also known as Sisi, who was the Empress of Austria and the Queen of Hungary in the late 19th century. Tschudi presents a detailed account of Elizabeth's life, from her childhood in Bavaria to her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I and her struggles with royal duties and personal tragedies. The book explores Elizabeth's unconventional personality, her love for travel and adventure, and her passionate interest in art, literature, and politics. Tschudi also examines the political and social context of Elizabeth's reign, including the rise of nationalism and the tensions between Austria and Hungary. With its vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style, Elizabeth: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary is a fascinating portrait of one of the most intriguing figures of European royalty.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.
