For Power and for Love
They were destined for greatness
History is brought to life once more by this hugely popular author
In her new book, best-selling author Sigrid-Maria Grössing brings to life the great personalities of Austrian history, writing in the vibrant and engaging style we have come to expect from her. She sheds light on previously unknown facts and makes surprising connections. They knew no peace and showed no mercy in their unstinting struggle for the crown and for power. Any prospect of long-lasting happiness, calm, or real joy was denied to the world’s most powerful men and women as they carried the colossal burden of responsibility that came with their crowns. Sigrid-Maria Grössing’s portraits and dramatic reconstructions enable us to gain a more profound understanding of history.
Sigrid-Maria Grössing, PhD, has been a highly successful fulltime author since 1990. To date she has published 18 books, which have been translated into eight languages. Previous publications at Amalthea include „AEIOU – Joy and Sorrow in the Austrian Imperial Family”, which became a great success, „FOR THE CROWN AND FOR LOVE: The power of history”, „Maximilian I”, and „Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor”.
History is brought to life once more by this hugely popular author
In her new book, best-selling author Sigrid-Maria Grössing brings to life the great personalities of Austrian history, writing in the vibrant and engaging style we have come to expect from her. She sheds light on previously unknown facts and makes surprising connections. They knew no peace and showed no mercy in their unstinting struggle for the crown and for power. Any prospect of long-lasting happiness, calm, or real joy was denied to the world’s most powerful men and women as they carried the colossal burden of responsibility that came with their crowns. Sigrid-Maria Grössing’s portraits and dramatic reconstructions enable us to gain a more profound understanding of history.
Sigrid-Maria Grössing, PhD, has been a highly successful fulltime author since 1990. To date she has published 18 books, which have been translated into eight languages. Previous publications at Amalthea include „AEIOU – Joy and Sorrow in the Austrian Imperial Family”, which became a great success, „FOR THE CROWN AND FOR LOVE: The power of history”, „Maximilian I”, and „Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor”.
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