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A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 18881889
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A National Book Award Finalista Riveting (New York Times) Look At One Year Of Viennese Life During The Twilight Of An Empireon January 30, 1889, At The Champagnesplashed Hight Of The Viennese Carnival, The Handsome And Charming Crown Prince Rudolf Fired A Revolver At His Teenaged Mistress And Then Himself. The Two Shots That Rang Out At Mayerling In The Vienna Woods Echo Still.Frederic Morton, Author Of The Bestselling Rothschilds, Deftly Tells The Haunting Story Of The Prince And His City, Where, In The Span Of Only Ten Months, The Western Dream Started To Go Wrong. In Rudolf'S Vienna Moved Other Young Men With Striking Intellectual And Artistic Talentsand All As Frustrated As The Prince. Among Them Were: Young Sigmund Freud, Gustav Mahler, Theodor Herzl, Gustav Klimt, And The Playwright Arthur Schnitzler, Whose La Ronde Was The Great Erotic Drama Of The Fin De Siecle. Morton Studies These And Other Gifted Young Men, Interweaving Their Fates With That Of The Doomed Prince And The Entire City Through To The Eve Of Easter, Just After Rudolf'S Body Is Lowered Into Its Permanent Sarcophagus And A Son Named Adolf Hitler Is Born To Frau Klara Hitler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 1888-1889' about? A: 'A Nervous Splendor' is a historical narrative focusing on the life in Vienna during the years 1888-1889, highlighting the tragic story of Crown Prince Rudolf and the cultural context involving notable figures like Sigmund Freud and Gustav Mahler.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Nervous Splendor'? A: The author of 'A Nervous Splendor' is Frederic Morton, known for his engaging writing style and historical insights.
- Q: When was 'A Nervous Splendor' published? A: 'A Nervous Splendor' was published on October 30, 1980.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'A Nervous Splendor' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those fascinated by the cultural and political landscape of late 19th century Vienna.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Nervous Splendor'? A: The book explores themes such as the decline of empires, cultural flourishing, and the intertwined lives of historical figures during a pivotal moment in history.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in the arts? A: Absolutely, 'A Nervous Splendor' would make a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in the arts, history, or the cultural developments of the time.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and historical narratives, and it does not include illustrations or photographs.