Francis Joseph by Steven Beller

Francis Joseph by Steven Beller

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Summary

Francis Joseph's long reign witnessed almost unimaginable changes and was beset by many complex problems, many of which still confront the modern world, in the multiethnic strife in the Balkans for example. This book considers the importance of his reign on his times and its contemporary relevance.

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Francis Joseph by Steven Beller

A new study of Francis Joseph (Emperor of Austria, 1848-1916) which explores the many facets of the Habsburg monarchy in its final phase. Steven Beller looks at the reality of absolute rule, the rise of nationalism within the empire and Francis Joseph's role in the countdown to the First World War. This engrossing study is both a portrait of the last monarch of the old school and an essay on the nature of power.
'..this excellent book...' Times Literary Supplement "This new study is both fascinating and accessible. It can be strongly recommended as the best way to initiate students in the colourful but intricate development of the late Habsburg empire." "German History", 1999
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ISBN 13 9780582060890
ISBN 10 0582060893
Title Francis Joseph
Author Steven Beller
Series Profiles In Power
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 1996-10-22
Number of pages 280
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.