Elizabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary
by Carl Küchler
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About This Book
In 'Elizabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary' by Carl Küchler, the author explores the fascinating life of Empress Elizabeth, highlighting her role as a monarch and her impact on Austrian and Hungarian history. The book is written in a captivating and insightful style, delving into the complexities of Elizabeth's personal struggles and political ambitions. Küchler pays attention to historical detail, offering a rich and nuanced portrayal of the Empress within the context of European monarchy during the 19th century. Through his narrative, Küchler sheds light on the lesser-known aspec...
Chapters (25)(click to expand)
- ELIZABETH EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA AND QUEEN OF HUNGARY
- Translator’s Preface
- Illustrations
- Elizabeth Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary Chapter I The Diamond Wedding
- Chapter II Birth and Childhood of Elizabeth of Bavaria
- Chapter III Betrothal of Princess Elizabeth
- Chapter IV The Wedding Ceremonies
- Chapter V First Troubles
- Chapter VI Travels and Sorrows
- Chapter VII Birth of Crown Prince Rudolf
- Chapter VIII Elizabeth’s Illness and Sojourn in Madeira
- Chapter IX The Empress’ Flight from Vienna
- Chapter X The Coronation in Hungary
- Chapter XI The Archduchess Marie Valerie
- Chapter XII The Castle of Gödöllö
- Chapter XIII The Empress in Vienna
- Chapter XIV Marriage of Crown Prince Rudolf
- Chapter XV King Ludwig Second of Bavaria
- Chapter XVI The Empress’ Travels
- Chapter XVII The Empress’ Literary Tastes
- Chapter XVIII Daily Life of the Empress
- Chapter XIX Death of Crown Prince Rudolf
- Chapter XX Death of the Empress
- Footnotes
- Appendix
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