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Thunder at Twilight: Vienna 1913-1914 by Frederic Morton

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A sweeping historical narrative that brings to life the final years of the Habsburg Empire, Thunder at Twilight is a masterful work of scholarship and storytelling. Frederic Morton captures the vibrant cultural and intellectual atmosphere of Vienna on the eve of World War I, and the tragic events that led to the empire's collapse.

Thunder at Twilight: Vienna 1913/1914

by Frederic Morton

4.6 out of 5

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With a cast of unforgettable characters, including Sigmund Freud, Gustav Mahler, and Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Thunder at Twilight is a gripping and illuminating account of a pivotal moment in European history.

The End of an Era

The Habsburg Empire was one of the most powerful and influential empires in Europe for centuries. By the early 20th century, however, the empire was in decline. Nationalism and ethnic tensions were on the rise, and the empire was increasingly seen as an anachronism.

Vienna, the empire's capital, was a city of contrasts. It was a center of culture and learning, but it was also a city of poverty and inequality. The city was home to some of the world's most famous artists, writers, and musicians, but it was also home to a large and impoverished working class.

In the years leading up to World War I, Vienna was a hotbed of political and intellectual ferment. The city was home to a number of radical and revolutionary movements, and it was also a center of the anti-war movement.

The Outbreak of War

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, was the spark that ignited World War I. The war began with great enthusiasm in Vienna, but it soon became clear that the war would be long and bloody.

The war had a devastating impact on Vienna. The city was bombed by enemy planes, and its economy was crippled. The war also led to the collapse of the Habsburg Empire.

The Legacy of the Habsburg Empire

The Habsburg Empire was a complex and contradictory entity. It was a powerful empire that ruled over a vast and diverse population. It was also an empire that was often plagued by internal strife and external threats.

The collapse of the Habsburg Empire had a profound impact on Europe. The war led to the redrawing of the map of Europe, and it also led to the rise of new nation-states.

The legacy of the Habsburg Empire is still felt today. The empire's former territories are now home to a number of different countries, and the empire's cultural and intellectual legacy continues to influence Europe.

Thunder at Twilight is a masterful work of historical narrative that brings to life the final years of the Habsburg Empire. Frederic Morton captures the vibrant cultural and intellectual atmosphere of Vienna on the eve of World War I, and the tragic events that led to the empire's collapse. With a cast of unforgettable characters, Thunder at Twilight is a gripping and illuminating account of a pivotal moment in European history.

Thunder at Twilight: Vienna 1913/1914

by Frederic Morton

4.6 out of 5