Blessed Karl of Austria by Zita Steele

Blessed Karl of Austria by Zita Steele

This book expresses support for the Catholic sainthood of Blessed Karl, Austria's last emperor, while presenting a firm stance against monarchy and Christian fundamentalism.

Contrary to some advocates for Karl's cause, the author is a believer in democracy and a critic of the House of Habsburg. She promotes Karl's sainthood due to her strong convictions about Karl's heroism as a husband, father, soldier, leader and peacemaker.

Some subjects discussed include:
- Why canonize anybody?
- Misrepresentations of Karl: A Growing Problem
- An Anti-Monarchist's Case for Karl
- Karl and Pope Francis
- An Advocate for Cultural and Religious Tolerance
- The Peace Ruler

The book is not a biography, but a collection of personal reflections and insights advancing the opinion that Karl, if he were made an official saint, would be a positive influence for people of all walks of life in the world today.

The author also discusses Karl's influence in her own life as a role model and the story of how she got to be named after Karl's wife, Empress Zita.

Steele, Zita: - Zita Ballinger Fletcher (also known by the pen name Zita Steele) is an award-winning author, journalist and military history writer. With a background in art, she designs and illustrates her published work. Her work as a journalist has included international reporting, analysis, features and breaking news from foreign countries. She lived abroad in Europe for over a year and has reported news from Germany, Scandinavian nations and Asia. She has also written U.S. national news. Her December 2019 military history article on Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (Monty Crosses the Rhine) won a 2nd Place award in the National Federation of Press Women's 2020 nationwide writing contest. Zita is fluent in German and studies Russian. She has done research on location at many historic war-related sites in Europe and the U.S., including museums, institutions and former battlefields. Born in Los Angeles, she was named after Empress Zita of Austria. Zita attended the Honors College at the University of South Florida. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Honors Degree in Social Sciences, with concentrations in Criminology and International Studies.

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ISBN 13	9781941184325
ISBN 10	1941184324
Title	Blessed Karl of Austria
Author	Zita Steele
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Fletcher & Co. Publishers
Year published	2020-05-26
Number of pages	92
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.