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Learn about Austrian history in an entertaining manner
The European political arena from the Middle Ages all the way up to the decline of the monarchies, the great and mighty players of that period with their successes and failures, as well as their most private entanglements and secrets – these are the topics of Sigrid-Maria Grössing’s bestselling books. With intriguing background information on marriage policy, passionate love affairs, fame and political conspiracy, she once again breathes life into the pomp and circumstance of the past. Giving us an intimate glimpse into the private lives of Europe’s great historical figures, Grössing succeeds in reviving the spirit of bygone times. She writes vividly about Crown Prince Rudolph’s death at Mayerling, Pope Julius II, Emperor Franz Josef of Austria and Christopher Columbus, to name but a few. Gripping and dramatic reading material that gives us invaluable insights into history’s greatest moments.
A renowned authority on the Habsburg era
Sigrid-Maria Grössing, PhD, was born in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Bavaria, and studied German and history. She has been working as a full-time author since 1990, publishing 17 books in eight languages to date, largely on the history of the Habsburgs. Previous publications with Amalthea: »Maximilian I«, »We Could Have Been Sitting in a Rose Garden«, »Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor« and, most recently, the major bestsellers »AEIOU – Joy and Sorrow in the Austrian Imperial Family«, »For the Crown and for Love«, and »For Power and For Love«.
Learn about Austrian history in an entertaining manner
The European political arena from the Middle Ages all the way up to the decline of the monarchies, the great and mighty players of that period with their successes and failures, as well as their most private entanglements and secrets – these are the topics of Sigrid-Maria Grössing’s bestselling books. With intriguing background information on marriage policy, passionate love affairs, fame and political conspiracy, she once again breathes life into the pomp and circumstance of the past. Giving us an intimate glimpse into the private lives of Europe’s great historical figures, Grössing succeeds in reviving the spirit of bygone times. She writes vividly about Crown Prince Rudolph’s death at Mayerling, Pope Julius II, Emperor Franz Josef of Austria and Christopher Columbus, to name but a few. Gripping and dramatic reading material that gives us invaluable insights into history’s greatest moments.
A renowned authority on the Habsburg era
Sigrid-Maria Grössing, PhD, was born in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Bavaria, and studied German and history. She has been working as a full-time author since 1990, publishing 17 books in eight languages to date, largely on the history of the Habsburgs. Previous publications with Amalthea: »Maximilian I«, »We Could Have Been Sitting in a Rose Garden«, »Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor« and, most recently, the major bestsellers »AEIOU – Joy and Sorrow in the Austrian Imperial Family«, »For the Crown and for Love«, and »For Power and For Love«.
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