""Golden Fleece"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Bertita Harding that tells the story of the legendary love affair between Franz Joseph, the Emperor of Austria, and his wife Elisabeth, also known as Sisi. The book is a vivid and engaging account of their lives, from their childhoods to their coronation and eventual tragic deaths. The book chronicles the political and social upheavals that marked the reign of Franz Joseph, including the rise of nationalism and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that ...
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""Golden Fleece"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Bertita Harding that tells the story of the legendary love affair between Franz Joseph, the Emperor of Austria, and his wife Elisabeth, also known as Sisi. The book is a vivid and engaging account of their lives, from their childhoods to their coronation and eventual tragic deaths. The book chronicles the political and social upheavals that marked the reign of Franz Joseph, including the rise of nationalism and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that led to the outbreak of World War I. It also delves into the personal lives of the couple, their struggles with their respective roles, and the challenges they faced in their marriage. Harding's writing is filled with rich details and insights into the lives of the royal couple, their family, and their court. She paints a vivid picture of the opulence and luxury of the Habsburg Empire, as well as the tensions and rivalries that simmered beneath the surface. Overall, ""Golden Fleece"" is a captivating and informative read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two of the most iconic figures of 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.
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Hardcover. NOT Ex-library. Very good condition. Clean pages and tight binding. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Just original copyright date found in book, 1937.
