Küchler, Carl 1869-1945 creator Upton, George P. (George Putnam) 1834-1919 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Elizabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary" by Carl Küchler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the life of Elizabeth of Bavaria, exploring her childhood, marriage, and the tumultuous experiences that shaped her time as a prominent figure in European history. It captures not only her royal duties but also her personal struggles, often paralleling her life with that of Marie Antoinette, emphasizing the poignant themes of beauty, love, and tragedy that marred her existence." "The opening of this narrative introduces the reader to the context of Elizabeth's lineage and her upbringing in Bavaria, setting the stage for her eventual rise to prominence. It begins with a celebratory event, the diamond wedding of Duke Maximilian Joseph, Elizabeth's father, and highlights the rich tapestry of her family's connections to other European royal houses. The narrative suggests Elizabeth's childhood was filled with the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life, contrasting sharply with the complexities and rigidities of her future role in the imperial court, foreshadowing the sorrow and alienation she would later experience in Vienna." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-10-03 Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Elisabeth, Empress, consort of Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1837-1898 DB Original publication data not identified 09023800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60408 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60408 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134407.0 60408