Rudolph: The Tragedy Of Mayerling (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163168189)

Rudolph: The Tragedy Of Mayerling is a historical non-fiction book written by Carl Lonyay. The book is a detailed account of the tragic events that took place at Mayerling, the imperial hunting lodge near Vienna, in 1889. The book focuses on the life of Crown Prince Rudolph, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his tumultuous relationship with his wife, Princess Stephanie. The author delves into the political and personal struggles that Rudolph faced during his short life, including his liberal views and his strained relationship with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph. The book also explores the circumstances leading up to the tragic event at Mayerling, where Rudolph and his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. The author provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the tragedy, the aftermath, and the impact it had on the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The book is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of the Habsburg dynasty and the tragic events that led to the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.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: Carl Lonyay
ISBN-10: 1163168181
ISBN-13: 9781163168189
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d