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Marie Luise Larisch Von Moennich

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ISBN 10 : 1334147337 ISBN 13 : 9781334147333

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A life lived at the heart of European royalty

In this intimate memoir, a Bavarian-born countess reflects on years spent among emperors, queens, and princes. She reveals how love, duty, and rumor intertwined at the courts of Austria and Bavaria, shaping a world of glitter and danger.

From childhood glimpses of palace life to the tense politics of high society, the book offers a firsthand look at a famous dynasty. It follows a family saga through weddings, scandals, and the shifting loyalties that defined an era. With clear, restrained narration, it centres on personal choices and the costs of living under constant scrutiny.

What you’ll experience

Behind-the-scenes drama at royal courts and the pressures of arranged alliances
Character portraits of notable figures, from empresses to archdukes
Reflections on loyalty, guilt, and the limits of public opinion
Episodes that connect personal life with larger historical events

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical memoirs, royal biographies, and stories that illuminate the human side of empire.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334147337
ISBN 13: 9781334147333
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 401
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My Past (Classic Reprint)

Marie Luise Larisch von Moennich

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1334147337 ISBN 13 : 9781334147333

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating journey into the opulent yet often melancholic world of European royalty in the late 19th century. Through the eyes of the author, niece to the enigmatic Empress Elisabeth of Austria, we are granted an intimate glimpse into the lives of emperors, kings, and princesses, unveiling their intricate relationships, hidden struggles, and the complex web of power and politics that shaped their destinies. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of historical events, including the Austro-Hungarian Empire's intricate political landscape and the reign of the eccentric King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The author's unique position as a confidante to Empress Elisabeth allows for insightful observations on the Empress's character, her unconventional lifestyle, and her obsession with beauty and youth. Themes of love, loss, duty, and the burden of royalty are explored, offering a poignant reflection on the human experience within the confines of royal life. This book provides a profound understanding of the complexities and contradictions inherent in royalty, where privilege and power often intertwine with loneliness and despair. The author's candid account challenges romanticized notions of royal existence, revealing the human frailties and vulnerabilities that lie beneath the glittering fa�§ade. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781334147333_0

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