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IN attempting to tell the story of the last days of my unfortunate chief and patron, the Archduke Rudolph of Habsburg, as with an excusable enough pride he was wont to speak of himself in familiar and convivial company, it may be proper to set forth my claim to have filled so important a position as that of intimate personal secretary to His Highness, as well as right to explain who I am and how I came to be associated with the heir to the Austrian throne.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Archduke Rudolph of Austria-Hungary, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, whose life ended tragically in 1889. The author, himself a close confidante and personal secretary to the Archduke, provides intimate details of Rudolph's personality and political aspirations, drawing a portrait of a man at odds with the rigid conservatism of the Habsburg court and a proponent of more democratic ideals. Through the author's observations, the reader gains insight into the political landscape of Europe in the late 19th century, witnessing the clash between the Habsburg and Hohenzollern dynasties and the growing influence of Bismarck's Prussia. The book delves into the complex web of alliances, intrigues, and rivalries that defined this era, as well as the social and cultural milieu of Vienna and Berlin, highlighting the contrasting personalities of Rudolph and the future Kaiser Wilhelm II. The author's unique perspective offers a captivating narrative of the Archduke's private life, his friendships, his gambling habits, and his passionate belief in a more progressive future for Austria-Hungary. Ultimately, the book provides a compelling look at a pivotal figure in European history and his tragic fate, revealing a man who was both a product of his time and a visionary ahead of his era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331585718_0
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