The Everyday Life of the Emperor
Francis Joseph and his Imperial Court
Nonfiction, History, Austria & Hungary, Biography & Memoir, Historical
| Author: | Martina Winkelhofer | ISBN: | 9783709974162 |
| Publisher: | Haymon Verlag | Publication: | May 22, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Martina Winkelhofer |
| ISBN: | 9783709974162 |
| Publisher: | Haymon Verlag |
| Publication: | May 22, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The Court in Vienna under Emperor Francis Joseph was not only Europe's most illustrious and refined, it was also a huge economic enterprise, serving as both home and workplace for just under 2,000 people. The author reveals multitudinous facets of Emperor Francis Joseph's court and displays them in highly entertaining fashion, the court truly comes alive again. She takes the reader through a typical day in the life of the emperor, from his early morning toilette to the evening ceremonies; she tells tales of glittering ceremonies, receptions and audiences; she provides insights into the private and the family life of the emperor.
The Court in Vienna under Emperor Francis Joseph was not only Europe's most illustrious and refined, it was also a huge economic enterprise, serving as both home and workplace for just under 2,000 people. The author reveals multitudinous facets of Emperor Francis Joseph's court and displays them in highly entertaining fashion, the court truly comes alive again. She takes the reader through a typical day in the life of the emperor, from his early morning toilette to the evening ceremonies; she tells tales of glittering ceremonies, receptions and audiences; she provides insights into the private and the family life of the emperor.
