Golden Fleece: The Story of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth of Austria is a biography written by Bertita Harding that chronicles the lives of two of the most famous figures in Austrian history. Franz Joseph was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, while Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, was his wife and Empress of Austria. The book explores their lives, from their childhoods to their marriage, and the challenges they faced as rulers of a vast and diverse empire.The book delves into the personal lives of Franz Joseph and ...
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Golden Fleece: The Story of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth of Austria is a biography written by Bertita Harding that chronicles the lives of two of the most famous figures in Austrian history. Franz Joseph was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, while Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, was his wife and Empress of Austria. The book explores their lives, from their childhoods to their marriage, and the challenges they faced as rulers of a vast and diverse empire.The book delves into the personal lives of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, including their love story, their struggles with infertility, and their relationships with their children. It also examines the political and social climate of Austria during their reign, including the rise of nationalism and the tensions between different ethnic groups within the empire.Golden Fleece is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two iconic figures in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Austria or the Habsburg dynasty, as well as for those who enjoy biographies of powerful and influential individuals.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.
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