Uncrowned Emperor: The Life and Times of Otto von Habsburg - Softcover

Brook-Shepherd, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852855495 ISBN 13: 9781852855499

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2007

Synopsis

The first English biography of a man that has affected some of the most dramatic and historic events of the 20th century, Otto von Habsburg

Otto von Habsburg became the head of the Habsburg family at nine years old, three years after his father's exile and has spent the last eighty years as a dominant figure in European politics. Refusing to support Hitler, developing a close friendship with F.D. Roosevelt, and becoming a member of European Parliament, he's led quite a fascinating life. Today at ninty, he continues to be active, being one of the strongest advocates for a unified Europe.

About this title

Book Description:

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.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1852855495
• ISBN 13: 9781852855499
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288