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Elizabeth, Empress Of Austria

Elizabeth, Empress Of Austria

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Biographies GeneralGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 143257938X
ISBN13: 9781432579388
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 572
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Elizabeth, Empress of Austria is a biographical account of the life of Empress Elizabeth, also known as Sisi, written by Count Egon Corti. The book delves into the fascinating life of one of the most enigmatic and beautiful women in European history. Born into Bavarian royalty, Elizabeth was married to Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria at the age of 16. Her life was marked by tragedy, including the loss of her only son and the assassination of her husband. Despite these hardships, Elizabeth was known for her beauty, intelligence, and independent spirit. She was a patron of the arts, a writer, and a traveler, and she was passionate about politics and social justice. The book explores her relationships with her family, her court, and her lovers, as well as her struggles with depression and her quest for happiness. Count Egon Corti's biography is a detailed and engaging portrait of a remarkable woman who defied convention and left a lasting legacy.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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