books about: habsburg     books:       The Pomp and Politics of Patriotism: Imperial Celebrations in Habsburg Austria, 1848-1916 (Central European ...2 reviews Daniel L. Unowsky Purdue University Press, 2005 Imagining Austria The world of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, the long dead country of the Emperor Franz Joseph I now seems utterly mysterious. It is frozen in incomprehensible pageantry, strange rituals, 'kiss your hand dear lady', svelte uniforms (before WWI it was once voted the best dressed army in Europe.) This was the mysterious past so lovingly evoked by the movie The Illusionist. But here is serious ...             Tomorrow the World: In which Cadet Otto Prohaska Carries the Habsburg Empire's Civilizing Mission to the ...2 reviews John Biggins McBooks Press, 2007 Tomorrow the World - Otto Prohaska Novels ALL of these novels are gems. This one is one of his best. Set in the early 1900's, Prohaska is a cadet seaman on a voyage of discovery. Like all the novels, this one exposes the rotten core of the Austrian civil and military systems in a way that will have you rolling on the floor. I've loaned these books to my friends and they won't be coming back anytime soon. They have become a regular ...             The Habsburg Empire, 1790-19182 reviews Carlile Aylmer MacArtney Macmillan Pub Co, 1969 Unrivalled I found this book on the shelves of a house I was renting in Rome last year (which belongs to a Habsburg descendent). I suspect I would have seen a lot more of Rome if I hadn't decided to read it. Macartney's book, which appeared in the late 1960s, is the model of what a modern, comprehensive history book can be. It is exhaustively researched, filled with all sorts of data on demographic, ...             Faberge2 reviews Geza Von Habsburg-Lothringen Faber and Faber, 1989 simply lovely This book is an exhibition catalouge for what must be one of the most amazing exhibitons held on Faberge in the World, in Vienna in 1987. At the back of the book there are hundreds of illustrated items by the firm. Most of the pictures are in colour, and the book is gorgeous, and covers everything from Imperial Easter eggs to jewllery and hardstone figures. In additon to it's stunning photos ...             Staging the Past: The Politics of Commemoration in Habsburg Central Europe, 1848 to the Present (Central ...2 reviews Maria Bucur, Nancy Meriwether Wingfield Purdue University Press, 2001 A more objective view of last 150 years in Central/Eastern E loved the book. a must read for those that care about the history of this region and the cultures and countries involved. finally someone wrote a more objective view of those tumultous times.             A Sailor of Austria: In Which, Without Really Intending to, Otto Prohaska Becomes Official War Hero No. 27 of ...29 reviews John Biggins McBooks Press, 2005 What a Delightful Find!!! I wish to say "Thank You!" to reviewer Douglas Woods who brought this book to my attention. This is an absolutely delightful story about Austro-Hungarian Naval Officer Ottokar Prohaska who captained submarines for the Hapsburg Empire during the first World War. I really enjoyed this book and found it fascinating in many ways. I've always been interested in the Austro-Hungarian Empire but there is ...             When Buildings Speak: Architecture As Language in the Habsburg Empire and Its Aftermath, 1867-19332 reviews Anthony Alofsin University Of Chicago Press, 2008 When a Book is a Dialogue Anthony Alofsin's "When Buildings Speak" brings an impressive overview of the key examples of Central European architectural modernity. Focusing on different geographical spots within the Habsburg Empire, it examines the plurality of social and political aspects in the creation of specific architectural languages, associated with the elusive margins of the region. At first glance, Alofsin's ...             Emperor Francis Joseph: Life, Death and the Fall of the Habsburg Empire4 reviews John Van der Kiste Sutton Publishing, 2005 Fascinating Read Wonderful telling of the life of the last true Habsburg emperor. Although the author allows you to be sympathetic to Francis Joseph, he makes no excuses for his shortcomings as emperor as well. I bought this book as a guide for an upcoming trip to Austria and eastern Europe. It not only made me look forward to my trip but with the historical events that I got from this book in mind, I had a ...             Kafka's Clothes: Ornament and Aestheticism in the Habsburg Fin de Siecle2 reviews Mark M. Anderson Oxford University Press, USA, 1992 We call ... Anderson delivers! A Gem! While his previous two works, "From the Ground Up: A Study of the Use of Prepositions in The Dramatic Works of Nikolai Gogal," and "Metamorphosis," were both gloriously academic and even enjoyable, Mark M. Anderson scores with his newest! (Although I did find his insect to human thing interesting.) "Kafka's Clothes..." gives us an indepth view into the wardrobe of this guy Franz Kafka. I ...             A Habsburg tragedy: Crown Prince Rudolf2 reviews Judith Marffy-Mantuano Hare Listowel Ascent Books Ltd, 1978 Excellent Biography and In-Depth Investigation Many books have been written about the enigmatic, royal black sheep of Europe, Crown Prince Rudolf of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At the same time, many theories have been advanced concerning the circumstances of his mysterious double suicide with his mistress. The book begins with Rudolf's birth and childhood. The author is never judgmental, and it is up to the reader to decide what ...             Karl Kraus: Apocalyptic Satirist : Culture and Catastrophe in Habsburg Vienna1 review Edward Timms Yale Univ Pr, 1986 Pleasant surprise It was a pleasure to receive Timms' second volume on Karl Kraus. It came new and in mint condition. Thank you Amazon.             Liberty in Absolutist Spain: The Habsburg Sale of Towns, 1516-1700. 1, 108th Series, 1990 (The Johns Hopkins ...1 review Helen Nader The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993 A new view of Absolutism Helen Nader's 1990 book, Liberty in Absolutist Spain: The Habsburg Sale of Towns, 1516-1700, we are introduced to many case studies that are lifelike and full of a lot of detail. Nader introduces the term perpetual decentralization as a way of describing the political infactions in Habsburg Spain. During times of desperate need such as funding a war, the authorities needed to make timely tax ...             The Rebirth of the Habsburg Army: Friedrich Beck and the Rise of the General Staff (Contributions in Military ...1 review Scott W. Lackey Greenwood Press, 1995 The Rebirth of the Habsburg Army This in excellent edition on the development of the Austro-Hungarian Army before the First World war. The author's exhaustive research comes through in this thorough and almost faultless study. Highly recommmended for any historian in this field.             American Pottery & Porcelain (Antique Hunter's Guides)1 review William C., Jr. Ketchum, Elizabeth Von Habsburg Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2000 At this price, WELL WORTH IT! Fold your standard sheet of paper in half and that's about the size of this book. -So, when I first saw it I thought I'd be disappointed... BUT I was pleasantly surprised! -It starts off with a brief intro to the different types of pottery (redware, stoneware, yellowware, ironstone,) and porcelain and a history of how they were/are made. It goes on to a visual key which has silhouette figures of ...             The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Sofas, and Beds1 review Marvin D. Schwartz Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2000 The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture: Tables, Ch I have recived many books on this subject but I found this one to be most helpfull.             Faberge: Imperial Jeweler1 review Geza Von Habsburg-Lothringen, Marina N. Lopato, ... Harry N Abrams, 1994 A WEALTH OF INFORMATION AND JEWELS! Born in 1846 in St. Petersburg, Russia, perhaps little at his birth, save for his father's profession as a jeweler, presaged the intricately exquisite art objects that Carl Faberge would someday create. In fact, the earliest products of his house have been described as "somewhat clumsy gold bracelets." Today his name is synonymous with the incomparably beautiful. Famous for his jewel ...             The Port Jews of Habsburg Trieste: Absolutist Politics and Enlightenment Culture (Stanford Studies in Jewish ...1 review Lois C. Dubin Stanford University Press, 1999 Winner of the 2000 Barbara Jelavich Book Prize CITATION FOR BARBARA JELAVICH BOOK PRIZE for an outstanding monograph on Southeast European or Habsburg studies since 1600 or 19th- and 20th-century Ottoman or Russian diplomatic history funded by Charles Jelavich awarded by the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS) The Selection Committee unanimously award the 2000 Barbara Jelavich Prize to Lois C. Dubin for her ...             Antique Hunter's Guide to American Silver & Pewter1 review Donald L. Fennimore, Elizabeth Von Habsburg Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2000 Great Bargain Fantastic reference book with over 300 high quality, full color pictures with descriptions and what to look for. Nice range of silver and silver-plate items listed. The last 50 entries are pewter items (yuck). Handy size too.             The Making of the Habsburg Monarchy, 1550-1700: An Interpretation1 review Robert John Weston Evans Oxford University Press, USA, 1984 Required reading for "early modern" history Curiously, many historians have tried to esplain the decline and expiration of the Habsburgs, but the family's rise to power seems not to have been similarly examined. Evans bases his work solidly on primary sources in the period of the Central European Counter-Reformation. He also presents a balanced view of 16th century monarchy, since the consolidation of the Habsburg state was essentially the ...             The Peoples of the Eastern Habsburg Lands, 1526-1918 (History of East Central Europe)1 review Robert A. Kann, Zdenek V. David Univ of Washington Pr, 1984 Reviewing the Cultural Context of East Central Europe Robert Kann and Zdenek David present a well-crafted survey of the political and cultural development of the different nationalities of the Eastern Habsburg Lands. After a short discussion of the issues involved in their study, the book is organized in chronological sections (1526-1620; 1620-1740; 1740-1867; 1867-1918, subdivided by nationality (Czechs, Slovenes, Magyars, Slovaks, Croats, Serbs, ...              search for books 1516-1700, 1526-1918, 1550-1700, 1790-1918, 1848-1916, 1867-1933, absolutist, aestheticism, aftermath, apocalyptic, architecture, buildings, catastrophe, celebrations, civilizing, commemoration, contributions, enlightenment, friedrich, furniture, historical, intending, interpretation, official, ornament, patriotism, political, porcelain, university, unreceptive books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: RSMeans Electrical Cost Data 2008 (Means Electrical Cost Data) leave a comment home  impressum - about us