Elizabeth - Clara Tschudi - Bog

Elizabeth: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary is a biographical account of the life of Empress Elizabeth, also known as Sisi. Written by Clara Tschudi and published in 1901, the book chronicles the life of Elizabeth from her childhood in Bavaria to her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria and her eventual assassination in 1898.The book provides a detailed look at Elizabeth's life, including her struggles with the strict protocols of the Austrian court, her love of travel, and her devotion to physical fitness and beauty. Tschudi also explores Elizabeth's relationships with her family, including her difficult relationship with her mother-in-law, Archduchess Sophie, and her close bond with her son, Crown Prince Rudolf.Throughout the book, Tschudi offers insights into Elizabeth's personality and character, describing her as a complex and often contradictory figure who was both deeply unhappy and fiercely independent. The book also sheds light on the political and social context of Elizabeth's life, including the tensions between Austria and Hungary and the rise of nationalism in Europe.Overall, Elizabeth: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary is a fascinating and comprehensive portrait of one of the most enigmatic figures of the 19th century.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.