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Book Synopsis The Countess of Prague by : Stephen Weeks
Download or read book The Countess of Prague written by Stephen Weeks and published by Poisoned Pen Press Inc. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Countess of Prague is the wonderfully exciting introduction to Beatrice von Falklenburg, known to her intimates as Trixie, who will lead us from Prague through Europe and occasionally beyond on a ten-book set of investigations that begins in 1904 and finishes in 1914. The assassination of the Archduke in Sarajevo that summer effectively ended the Old Europe into which she was born to a noble Czech father and an English mother. Through the lens of Trixie, whose own journey from pampered aristocrat (albeit in a polite and impoverished marriage) to a degree of emancipation has an exciting yet humorous and sympathetic dynamic, we witness stirring events and societal shifts. Trixie begins her new career at 28. She's leading a society life and growing apart from her husband although she is as yet too conventional to take a lover. When the brutalized body of an old man once under the command of her military uncle is fished from the Vltava, she takes to the role of a detective and finds solace in it, mixing with ease with kings and princes, but never losing touch with ordinary men and women with whom her new role often puts her in contact. Investigating alters the formality of her relations with her servants and with public officials as we see when she encounters her butler in an unexpected role (and place) and then goes undercover (as a young man) on a train journey to Paris and London. Eventually, liaising with various officials, she arrives at Marienbad, the famous Czech spa, where Edward VII of England and his nephew Kaiser Wilhelm have staged a surprising May meeting....and it is here that the mystery unfolds.
Book Synopsis The Astronomer and the Countess by : Peter Foukal
Download or read book The Astronomer and the Countess written by Peter Foukal and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel is a suspenseful and candid portrayal of the rewards and challenges of life at the cutting edge of modern science.
Download or read book Beethoven written by Barry Cooper and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-08 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The connections between a great artist's life and work are subtle, complex, and often highly revealing. In the case of Beethoven, however, the standard approach has been to treat his life and his art separately. Now, Barry Cooper's new volume incorporates the latest international research on many aspects of the composer's life and work and presents these in a truly integrated narrative. Cooper employs a strictly chronological approach that enables each work to be seen against the musical and biographical background from which it emerged. The result is a much closer confluence of life and work than is usually achieved, for two reasons. First, composition was Beethoven's central preoccupation for most of his life: "I live entirely in my music," he once wrote. Second, recent study of his many musical sketches has enabled a much clearer picture of his everyday compositional activity than was previously possible, leading to rich new insights into the interaction between his life and music. This volume concentrates on Beethoven's artistic achievements both by examining the origins of his works and by expert commentary on some of their most striking and original features. It also reexamines virtually all the evidence--from fictitious anecdotes right down to the translations of individual German words--to avoid recycling old errors. And it offers numerous new details derived from sketch studies and a new edition of Beethoven's correspondence. Offering a wealth of fresh conclusions and intertwining life and work in illuminating ways, Beethoven will establish itself as the reference on one of the world's greatest composers.
Book Synopsis The Story of Prague by : Francis hrabe Lützow
Download or read book The Story of Prague written by Francis hrabe Lützow and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Story of Prague" is a book that discusses the history of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. The book contains the history of Prague at its earliest period, from the reigns of Charles IV to the executions at Prague in 1621, through Walks and Excursions near Prague. It is an informative book that tells the history of this incredible city with adequate annotations and illustrations.
Book Synopsis Memoirs of Karoline Bauer by : Karoline Bauer
Download or read book Memoirs of Karoline Bauer written by Karoline Bauer and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women of Prague written by Wilma Iggers and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The richness of the material and its skillful assembly make this a very readable volume ... revealing a wonderful range of perspective, from personal, intimate reflections to timely comments on the politics and society of both Prague and the Czech Republic of the era under study." - Journal of the Society for the Anthropology of Europe "Wilma Iggers offers English-reading audiences fascinating new perspectives ... in a sensitive introduction to the city's modern experience and translated sections from the writings of twelve women ... This volume is particularly welcome since the work of most of these writers has not been readily available in English before." - Gary B. Cohen, University of Oklahoma For many centuries Prague has exerted a particular fascination because of its beauty and therichness of its culture and history. Its famous group of German and Czech writers of mostly Jewish extraction in the earlier part of this century has deeply influenced Western culture.However, little attention has so far been paid to the roles of women in the history of thisethnically diverse area in around Prague. Based on largely autobiographical writings and letters by women and enhanced by extensive historical introduction, this book redresses a serious imbalance. The vivid and often moving portraits, which emerge from the varied material used bythe author, offer fascinating and new insights into the social and cultural history of this region.
Book Synopsis Women in Nineteenth-Century Czech Musical Culture by : Anja Bunzel
Download or read book Women in Nineteenth-Century Czech Musical Culture written by Anja Bunzel and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on the circumstances of women’s music-making in the vibrant and diverse environment of the Czech lands during the nineteenth century. It sheds light on little-known women musicians, while also considering more well-known works and composers from new woman-centric perspectives. It shows how the unique environment of Habsburg Central Europe, especially Bohemia and Lower Austria, intersects with gender to reveal hitherto unexplored networks that challenge the methodological nationalism of music studies as well as the discipline’s continued emphasis on singular canonical figures. The main areas of enquiry address aspects of performance and identity both within the Czech lands and abroad; women’s impact on social life with a view to different private, semiprivate, and public contexts and networks; and compositional aesthetics in musical works by and about women, analysed through the lens of piano works, song, choir music, and opera, always with the reception of these works in mind.
Book Synopsis The Blood Countess by : Andrei Codrescu
Download or read book The Blood Countess written by Andrei Codrescu and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “brilliant” novel of Elizabeth Bathory, the notorious sixteenth-century Hungarian aristocrat who bathed in the blood of virgins (St. Petersburg Times). Turmoil reigns in post-Soviet Hungary when journalist Drake Bathory-Kereshtur returns from America to grapple with his family history. He’s haunted by the legacy of his ancestor, the notorious sixteenth-century Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who is said to have murdered more than 650 young virgins and bathed in their blood to preserve her youth. Interweaving past and present, The Blood Countess tells the stories of Elizabeth’s debauched and murderous reign and Drake’s fascination with the eternal clashes of faith and power, violence and beauty. Codrescu traces the captivating origins of the countess’s obsessions in tandem with the emerging political fervor of the reporter, building the narratives into an unforgettable, bloody crescendo. Taut and intense, The Blood Countess is a riveting novel that deftly straddles the genres of historical fiction, thriller, horror, and family drama.
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Book Synopsis Supping with the Devil by : Sally Spencer
Download or read book Supping with the Devil written by Sally Spencer and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spencer has devised a thrill ride that’s not easily forgotten." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review Monika Paniatowski’s boss is trying to destroy her career, but the dead end case he assigns her turns out to be something else entirely . . . DCI Monika Paniatowski recognises her latest assignment as advisor to the Earl of Ridley’s rock festival for what it really is – an attempt by the chief constable to destroy her career. Yet it soon becomes apparent that matters are not as simple as they appear. Why, for instance, did the earl choose to employ the notorious Devil’s Disciples motorcycle gang to provide the security for the festival? And to what lengths will his mother, the dowager countess, go to destroy it? But it is when the half-naked body of a tabloid journalist is discovered in the middle of Whitebridge that things really start to hot up.
Book Synopsis William Mason (1829-1908) by : Kenneth Graber
Download or read book William Mason (1829-1908) written by Kenneth Graber and published by Pendragon Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis American Herd Book by : American Short-horn Breeders' Association
Download or read book American Herd Book written by American Short-horn Breeders' Association and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Who’s Who on Prague’s Charles Bridge - Stories of Statues and Saints by : Lubor Matěj
Download or read book Who’s Who on Prague’s Charles Bridge - Stories of Statues and Saints written by Lubor Matěj and published by iPublishing, spol. s r. o. . This book was released on 2023-04-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the wonder and beauty of the the world`s largest open-air gallery - Prague’s Charles Bridge like never before. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through time and art with our audio-visual smartphone-friendly guide. Our guides are unlike anything you've seen before! Key Features: 🔎 Comprehensive guide to the sculptures of Charles Bridge.🎨 Fascinating stories behind the Baroque sculptures and their creators.😇 Lives of the saints and what they are patron saints of. 🎵 Audio commentary for each sculpture.*) 🔷 User-friendly design for easy navigation on smartphones. 🎥 More than 130 stunning pictures. As you stroll along the bridge, you'll find that most of the statues are those of saints who can serve as intercessors in specific situations in life. Our guide provides information on which saints to turn to for help in finding lost items, happy marriages, safe travels, hopeless situations and many more. Discover these fascinating facts and more in our guide optimized for mobile viewing. Our guide feels more like a sleek app than a traditional e-book. ❓ Did you know that Saint John of Nepomuk, the statue of whom is the most famous statue on Charles Bridge and has been replicated over 60,000 times around the world, did not actually live the life of a saint. ❓Or that Saint Wenceslaus, known from the carol "Good King Wenceslas," has three depictions on the bridge ❓But it's not just the saints that have fascinating stories about them. The Turk sculpture on the Prague Bridge, which guards Christian captives, is ironically the most popular statue for domestic visitors. ❓Find out why and understand the meaning behind the proverb "He stood there like a Turk on the (Prague) Bridge". ⭕️ Charles Bridge, the iconic structure of Prague, which has been on the UNESCO list for more than thirty years, is not only the most famous building in Central Europe, but also the largest outdoor gallery with more than 30 sculptures and 70 figures. Our guide is designed to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed and instead make an informed decision about which sculptures to see and why they're important. ❗️Our guide is designed for reading on a smartphone screen and includes 55 audio commentaries *) for added convenience. Interactive links make navigation a breeze, and underlined text links lead to different sections of the guide, including lists of sculptures, statues, sculptors, and donors. Experience the Charles Bridge like never before and create unforgettable memories with our guide. Unlock the full experience and download our sample today! *) Audio commentaries are included in the GOLD and BLUE editions
Book Synopsis Mozart's Journey to Prague by : Eduard Morike
Download or read book Mozart's Journey to Prague written by Eduard Morike and published by Alma Books. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While on a journey to Prague with his wife for the opening night of Don Giovanni, Mozart is caught picking an orange on the grounds of a stately home. But when the resident family finds out who they are dealing with, they are delighted to be in the presence of the celebrated composer and invite him to their daughter's wedding. This vivid and imaginative depiction captures both the humorous and the more pensive side of the genius composer.
Book Synopsis The History of Maurice Count Saxe ... by : Louis-Balthazar Néel
Download or read book The History of Maurice Count Saxe ... written by Louis-Balthazar Néel and published by . This book was released on 1753 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The International Cyclopedia of Music and Musicians by : Oscar Thompson
Download or read book The International Cyclopedia of Music and Musicians written by Oscar Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 2506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
