My Past: Reminiscences Of The Courts Of Austria And Bavaria (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169337343)

My Past: Reminiscences Of The Courts Of Austria And Bavaria is a memoir written by Marie Larisch, a member of the Austrian nobility. The book was originally published in 1913 and provides a fascinating insight into the royal courts of Austria and Bavaria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Larisch was a close friend of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi, and was a lady-in-waiting to the Empress. She was also a cousin of the infamous Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination in 1914 sparked the First World War.In the book, Larisch recounts her experiences at the royal courts, including the opulence and extravagance of the lifestyle, the politics and intrigue of the time, and the personal relationships she had with members of the royal family. She also discusses the scandals and controversies that surrounded the royal courts, including the suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf and the assassination of Empress Elisabeth.My Past: Reminiscences Of The Courts Of Austria And Bavaria is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the lives of the European nobility during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in European history, royal courts, and the lives of the rich and famous during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Together With The True Story Of The Events Leading Up To The Tragic Death Of Rudolph, Crown Prince Of Austria.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marie Larisch
ISBN-10: 1169337341
ISBN-13: 9781169337343
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 404
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.02lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d