Emperor Francis Joseph
Author | : John Van der Kiste |
Publisher | : Sutton Publishing |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0750937874 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780750937870 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Download or read book Emperor Francis Joseph written by John Van der Kiste and published by Sutton Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1848, 28-year-old Francis Joseph became King of Hungary and Emperor of Austria. He would reign for almost 68 years, the longest of any modern European monarch. Focusing on the life of Emperor Francis Joseph and his family, this book examines their personal relationships against the turbulent background of the 19th century.