Don't hope to get rid of books (Umberto Eco)
+371 27000041, +371 27000045
(on working days 9:00-17:00 latvian)
+371 27000041
+371 27000045

(on working days 10:00-17:00)

Austria-Hungary: The Fate of an Empire

49.99 €
In stock
Austria-Hungary: The Fate of an Empire
49.99 €
In basket
The book "Austria-Hungary: The Fate of an Empire" is a fascinating account of an extremely diverse and surprisingly interesting country, far less known to Russian-speaking readers than it deserves. The Habsburg Empire has long disappeared from maps, but the experience of coexistence accumulated by its peoples remains relevant. A. Sharoy and Ya. Shimov's work, first published in 2010 under the title "Roots and Crown," remains unparalleled in Russian-language literature. A profound analysis of historical processes is accompanied by a captivating account of the everyday life and holidays of the Danube monarchy, vivid portraits of members of the Habsburg dynasty and their subjects, and lively essays on trips to the Habsburg cities of Vienna and Budapest, Prague and Lvov, Sarajevo and Trieste. In pre-war Russia, the book was reprinted four times, and the Ukrainian-language edition is included in the recommended lists of school libraries in Ukraine. This updated version of this historical bestseller is being published amidst a climate of political unrest. The standoff between Russia and the Western world highlights the relevance of problems that Europe tried but failed to resolve a century and a half ago. The authors have made clarifications and additions to the text based on new travels through the former Habsburg territories, significantly updated the illustrations, and expanded the list of relevant literature.
  • Article no.: 70214476
  • Category:
See also: