Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
Download Sisi The Wandering Empress full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Sisi The Wandering Empress ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Author : Nora Rath-Hodann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783950406528
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)
Download or read book SISI - The Wandering Empress written by Nora Rath-Hodann and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jameson Maxwell
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (346 download)
Download or read book Wandering Empress written by Jameson Maxwell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wandering Empress: Elisabeth's Journey from Duty to Self-Discovery is a captivating and meticulously researched biography that delves into the extraordinary life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately known as Sisi. This compelling narrative takes readers on an intimate journey through the heart and soul of a woman who defied the constraints of her royal role to seek personal freedom and self-fulfillment. Born into the Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty, Sisi's life transformed dramatically when she married Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria at the tender age of sixteen. Thrust into the spotlight of one of Europe's most powerful empires, she faced immense pressures and expectations. Yet, Sisi's story is not just about the splendor of the Habsburg court; it is about her relentless quest for identity, purpose, and autonomy. Through her love for travel, nature, and physical exercise, Sisi sought solace from the rigid protocols of court life. Her journeys across Europe, from the serene landscapes of Hungary to the vibrant cultures of Greece and beyond, were not merely escapes but profound quests for self-discovery. Her battles with personal loss, mental health, and familial conflicts are portrayed with sensitivity and depth, offering readers a nuanced understanding of her complex character. This biography not only chronicles Sisi's external journeys but also delves deep into her inner world. It uncovers her passions for poetry and creativity, her struggles with public scrutiny, and her defiance of societal norms. Sisi's life story is a testament to resilience, highlighting her ability to navigate and overcome the myriad challenges she faced. Wandering Empress also presents fifty engaging lessons drawn from Sisi's life, providing readers with timeless insights into themes such as self-discovery, balance, resilience, and the pursuit of passion. These lessons, woven seamlessly into the narrative, offer valuable takeaways that resonate with contemporary readers seeking inspiration and guidance in their own lives. Key Features: In-Depth Research: Based on extensive historical research, this biography offers a detailed and accurate portrayal of Sisi's life. Engaging Narrative: Written in a compelling and accessible style, the book brings Sisi's story to life, making it a page-turner for history enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Timeless Lessons: The fifty lessons from Sisi's life provide readers with practical and inspirational insights that can be applied to modern life. Cultural Impact: The book explores Sisi's enduring influence on popular culture, highlighting her relevance in contemporary discussions about identity, freedom, and self-expression. Human Touch: While meticulously researched, the narrative retains a humanly written tone, making it relatable and emotionally engaging. Don't miss out on this captivating biography that blends historical richness with profound life lessons. Purchase Wandering Empress: Elisabeth's Journey from Duty to Self-Discovery today and immerse yourself in the remarkable life of Empress Sisi. Let her journey inspire your own path to self-discovery and fulfillment.
Author : Allison Pataki
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147679023X
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)
Download or read book The Accidental Empress written by Allison Pataki and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Discover the “captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told” (Kathleen Grissom) love story of Sisi, the Austro-Hungarian empress and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph—perfect for fans of the Netflix series The Empress! The year is 1853, and the Habsburgs are Europe’s most powerful ruling family. With his empire stretching from Austria to Russia, from Germany to Italy, Emperor Franz Joseph is young, rich, and ready to marry. Fifteen-year-old Elisabeth, “Sisi,” Duchess of Bavaria, travels to the Habsburg Court with her older sister, who is betrothed to the young emperor. But shortly after her arrival at court, Sisi finds herself in an unexpected dilemma: she has inadvertently fallen for and won the heart of her sister’s groom. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead. Thrust onto the throne of Europe’s most treacherous imperial court, Sisi upsets political and familial loyalties in her quest to win, and keep, the love of her emperor, her people, and of the world. With Pataki’s rich period detail and cast of complex, bewitching characters, The Accidental Empress offers “another absolutely compelling story” (Mary Higgins Clark) with this glimpse into one of history’s most intriguing royal families, shedding new light on the glittering Hapsburg Empire and its most mesmerizing, most beloved “Fairy Queen.”
Author : Allison Pataki
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147679474X
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)
Download or read book The Accidental Empress written by Allison Pataki and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1853, and the Habsburgs are Europe's most powerful ruling family. With his empire stretching from Austria to Russia, from Germany to Italy, Emperor Franz Joseph is young, rich, and ready to marry. Fifteen-year-old Elisabeth ("Sisi"), Duchess of Bavaria, travels to the Habsburg Court with her older sister, who is betrothed to the young emperor. But shortly after her arrival at court, Sisi finds herself in an unexpected dilemma: she has inadvertently fallen for and won the heart of her sister's groom. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead. Thrust onto the throne of Europe's most treacherous imperial court, Sisi upsets political and familial loyalties in her quest to win, and keep, the love of her emperor, her people, and of the world.
Author : Allison Pataki
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0812989333
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)
Download or read book Sisi written by Allison Pataki and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sweeping historical novel that tells the dramatic story of Sisi, the empress of Austria-Hungary who fought for her family, her people, and her empire in a changing world “Irresistible—completely impossible to put down . . . Allison Pataki reimagines the reign of the nineteenth-century Princess Diana in this stunning book.”—Michelle Moran, bestselling author of Rebel Queen Married to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elisabeth—fondly known as Sisi—captures the hearts of her people as their “fairy queen,” but beneath that dazzling persona lives a far more complex figure. In mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, the halls of the Hofburg Palace buzz not only with imperial waltzes and champagne but with temptations, rivals, and cutthroat intrigue. Feeling stifled by strict protocols and a turbulent marriage, Sisi finds solace at her estate outside Budapest, where she rides her beloved horses and enjoys visits from a man with whom she’s unwittingly become enamored. But tragic news brings the empressout of her fragile seclusion, forcing her to return to her capital and a world of gossip, envy, and sorrow where a dangerous fate lurks in the shadows. Through love affairs and loss, dedication and defiance, Sisi struggles against conflicting desires: to keep her family together, or to flee amid the collapse of her suffocating marriage and the gathering tumult of the First World War. In an age of crumbling monarchies, the empress fights to assert her right to the throne beside her husband, to win the love of her people and the world, and to save an empire. But in the end, can she save herself? Featuring larger-than-life historic figures such as Bavaria’s “Mad King Ludwig” and the tragic Crown Prince Rudolf, and set against many of Europe’s grandest sites—from Germany’s storied Neuschwanstein Castle to England’s lush shires—Sisi brings to life an extraordinary woman and the romantic, volatile era over which she presided.
Author :
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004433333
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Man’yōshū (Book 2) written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book two of the Man’yōshū (‘Anthology of Myriad Leaves’) continues Alexander Vovin’s new English translation of this 20-volume work originally compiled between c.759 and 785 AD. It is the earliest Japanese poetic anthology in existence and thus the most important compendium of Japanese culture of the Asuka and Nara periods.
Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (139 download)
Download or read book Sisi, Empress of Austria written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Andrew Sinclair
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312198523
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)
Download or read book Death by Fame written by Andrew Sinclair and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly drawn and elegantly written biography of the tragic life of Elizabeth, Empress of Austria-Hungary. 16-page photo insert.
Author : Lisa A. Metz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (574 download)
Download or read book Sisi's Gilded Cage written by Lisa A. Metz and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Katrin Unterreiner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783850338929
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (389 download)
Download or read book Sisi written by Katrin Unterreiner and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Andrew Sinclair
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250100879
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Death by Fame written by Andrew Sinclair and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A well-written, thoroughly researched story of a popular and beautiful empress, who, while self-indulgent, sought a life of privacy and peace, and showed sympathy and charity toward the poor." - Kirkus Reviews In 1898 Luigi Lucheni fatally stabbed Elisabeth, Empress of Austria, on Lake Geneva as she prepared to board a steamer from the Mont Blanc pier. Her life had been one of both profound sadness and inspiring perseverance; and in its course she set the style for the royal rebels who would follow her, particularly the late Diana, Princess of Wales. While still a child, Elisabeth was married to the Hapsburg prince Franz Josef, heir to the Austrian Empire. She gave him three children; one of whom, Crown Prince Rudolf, would later commit suicide at Mayerling. Finding the atmosphere of the Austro-Hungarian court stifling, the increasingly erratic empress traveled incessantly. Abandoning her husband to the attentions of the Viennese comic actress Katharina Schratt, Elisabeth went on errands of mercy to the docks and slums of London and Liverpool, Barcelona and Naples, Smyrna and Marseilles. She was the despair of local police, who could not protect her, even though she wore disguises. She supported independence movements in Ireland, where she hunted superbly alongside her close companion, the English cavalryman "Bay" Middleton; and also in Hungary, an integral part of her husband's deteriorating empire. When Lucheni assassinated the empress, he killed the most alluring royal figure of the Victorian age. But fame was her real executioner. Her celebrity had led to her death. Elisabeth had been driven into loneliness until she had lost all sense of reality, pursuing a desperate liberty that a confined marriage would never allow her.
Author : J. Sydney Jones
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429982586
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book The Empty Mirror written by J. Sydney Jones and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The summer of 1898 finds Austria terrorized by a killer who the press calls "Vienna's Jack the Ripper." Four bodies have already been found, but when the painter Gustav Klimt's female model becomes the fifth victim, the police finger him as the culprit. The artist has already scandalized Viennese society with his erotically charged modern paintings. Who better to take the blame for the crimes that have plagued the city? This is, however, far from an open-and-shut case. Klimt's lawyer, Karl Werthen, has an ace up his sleeve. Dr. Hans Gross, the renowned father of criminology, has agreed to assist him in investigating the murders. Together, Gross and Werthen must not only clear Klimt's name but also follow the trail of a killer that will lead them in the most surprising of directions. By uncovering the cause of the crimes that have shaken the city, the two men may risk damaging Vienna more than the murders did themselves. Written by an acclaimed expert on Vienna and its history, The Empty Mirror introduces a new series of stunning historical mysteries that reveals the culture and curiosities of this fascinating fin de siècle metropolis.
Author : Jennifer Bowers Bahney
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476619395
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Stealing Sisi's Star written by Jennifer Bowers Bahney and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-06-08 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While on honeymoon in Vienna in June of 1998, at the height of the tourist season, Gerald Daniel Blanchard, an accomplished thief, happened upon the greatest challenge of his life when he spotted the last remaining "Sisi Star" on display in Schonbrunn Palace. Named after its former owner, the Empress Elisabeth, the ten-pointed diamond and pearl star was originally one of 27 that the enigmatic Sisi wore in her extravagantly long hair. Despite the multi-layered security system protecting the priceless jewel, Blanchard decided then and there to steal it. The star remained missing for nine years until a team of Canadian police investigators launched a joint task force to bring down a criminal organization that had robbed banks, stores and ordinary citizens on several continents. When their chief suspect offered to reveal the whereabouts of the Sisi Star, the investigators realized they were dealing with no ordinary thief. But no one involved in the case fully understood the history of the star, its ties to obsession, suicide and assassination.
Author : Stephanie Barron
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 1524799572
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)
Download or read book That Churchill Woman written by Stephanie Barron and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Paris Wife meets PBS’s Victoria in this enthralling novel of the life and loves of one of history’s most remarkable women: Winston Churchill’s scandalous American mother, Jennie Jerome. Wealthy, privileged, and fiercely independent New Yorker Jennie Jerome took Victorian England by storm when she landed on its shores. As Lady Randolph Churchill, she gave birth to a man who defined the twentieth century: her son Winston. But Jennie—reared in the luxury of Gilded Age Newport and the Paris of the Second Empire—lived an outrageously modern life all her own, filled with controversy, passion, tragedy, and triumph. When the nineteen-year-old beauty agrees to marry the son of a duke she has known only three days, she’s instantly swept up in a whirlwind of British politics and the breathless social climbing of the Marlborough House Set, the reckless men who surround Bertie, Prince of Wales. Raised to think for herself and careless of English society rules, the new Lady Randolph Churchill quickly becomes a London sensation: adored by some, despised by others. Artistically gifted and politically shrewd, she shapes her husband’s rise in Parliament and her young son’s difficult passage through boyhood. But as the family’s influence soars, scandals explode and tragedy befalls the Churchills. Jennie is inescapably drawn to the brilliant and seductive Count Charles Kinsky—diplomat, skilled horse-racer, deeply passionate lover. Their affair only intensifies as Randolph Churchill’s sanity frays, and Jennie—a woman whose every move on the public stage is judged—must walk a tightrope between duty and desire. Forced to decide where her heart truly belongs, Jennie risks everything—even her son—and disrupts lives, including her own, on both sides of the Atlantic. Breathing new life into Jennie’s legacy and the glittering world over which she reigned, That Churchill Woman paints a portrait of the difficult—and sometimes impossible—balance among love, freedom, and obligation, while capturing the spirit of an unforgettable woman, one who altered the course of history. Praise for That Churchill Woman “The perfect confection of a novel . . . We’re introduced to Jennie in all of her passion and keen intelligence and beauty. While she is surrounded by a cast of late-Victorian celebrities, including Bertie, Prince of Wales, it’s always Jennie who shines and takes the center stage she was born to.”—Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife and The Swans of Fifth Avenue
Author : Allison Pataki
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Sisi written by Allison Pataki and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In imperial Vienna, where the court halls buzzed with waltzes and champagne, as well as temptation, rivals, and cutthroat intrigue, the intensely personal tale of Empress Sisi unraveled. Infamously beautiful, a mother of four, and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph - whom she unintentionally stole away from her sister - Sisi's reign was anything but simple. Against the backdrop of a rich, romantic, and volatile time period--marked by pivotal events such as the opening of the Suez Canal, Vienna's World Exhibition, and the lead up to WWI--Sisi, the beloved "Fairy Queen," was a woman well ahead of her time during a true Golden Age in European history"--
Author : Kirsten Alexander
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1538700573
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (387 download)
Download or read book Lost Boy Found written by Kirsten Alexander and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of the NYT bestseller Sold on a Monday, this Southern historical novel based on the true story of a boy's mysterious disappearance examines despair, loyalty, and the nature of truth. In 1913, on a summer's day at Half Moon Lake, Louisiana, four-year-old Sonny Davenport walks into the woods and never returns. The boy's mysterious disappearance from the family's lake house makes front-page news in their home town of Opelousas. John Henry and Mary Davenport are wealthy and influential, and will do anything to find their son. For two years, the Davenports search across the South, offer increasingly large rewards and struggle not to give in to despair. Then, at the moment when all hope seems lost, the boy is found in the company of a tramp. But is he truly Sonny Davenport? The circumstances of his discovery raise more questions than answers. And when Grace Mill, an unwed farm worker, travels from Alabama to lay claim to the child, newspapers, townsfolk, even the Davenports' own friends, take sides. As the tramp's kidnapping trial begins, and two desperate mothers fight for ownership of the boy, the people of Opelousas discover that truth is more complicated than they'd ever dreamed.
Author : Joan Haslip
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Lonely Empress written by Joan Haslip and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
