Franz Joseph and Elisabeth - by Karen Owens (Paperback)

About the Book

" In 1848, an 18-year-old boy assumed the throne of Austria, one of the most powerful countries in Europe. He was its last significant emperor, the only monarch to serve two countries, and the last cogent head of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty. This is a biography of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Empress Elisabeth"--

Book Synopsis

In 1848, an 18-year-old boy assumed the throne of Austria, one of the most powerful countries in Europe. He would be its last significant emperor, the only monarch to serve two countries, and the last cogent head of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty. Emperor Franz Joseph's reign was marked by revolutions, often fueled by rising liberalism and nationalism, and wars orchestrated by conquering architects such as Napoleon, Metternich, and Bismarck. This book gives attention to these political and cultural events, but it is moreover a biography of Emperor Franz Joseph and his enigmatic wife, Empress Elisabeth.

About the Author

The late Karen Owens was a college professor and a visiting professor at several universities in England. She lived in Winter Park, Florida.