Uncrowned Emperor: The Life and Times of Otto von Habsburg

by Gordon Brook-Shepherd

Overview

Otto von Habsburg became the head of the House of Habsburg at nine years old in 1922, on the death in Madeira of his father, the Emperor Karl, four years after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Now ninety, Otto's life has been an extraordinary and fascinating one. As pretender to the throne of Central Europe, Otto was naturally an important figure in European politics. Strongly opposing Hitler, he spent World War II in America, where he developed a close friendship with F.D.R. and championed the causes of Austria and Hungary. Renouncing his claims, he later became a member of European Parliament and a strong advocate for a unified Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781852855499
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/10/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Gordon Brook-Shepherd, now deceased, was the author of many books on Austrian history, including The Anschluss and Dollfuss. His distinguished career as a journalist included being deputy editor of the Sunday Telegraph.

Table of Contents

Illustrations
Introductopn
1. A Shaky Inheritance
2. The Perfect Match
3. Collape: A Child's Eye View
4. Exile at Home: Eckartsau
5. Swiss Dramas
6.. 'Your Majesty'
7. The Conundrum of the Crown
8. Meltdown in Vienna
9. Fatal Encounter
10. Takeover by Telephone
11. Hoecoming
12. New Horizons
13. Across the Water
14. Dropping Anchor
15. Mr Europe
16. Balance Sheet
17. Royal Endgame
Notes
Bibliography
Index