Rudolph: The Tragedy Of Mayerling - Hardcover

""Rudolph: The Tragedy of Mayerling"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Carl Lonyay. The book recounts the tragic events that occurred in the winter of 1889 at Mayerling, the imperial hunting lodge in Austria. The focus of the book is on the life and death of Crown Prince Rudolph, the only son of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth. The author examines the political and social climate of the time, as well as the personal relationships that contributed to the tragedy. The book delves into the personal struggles of the Crown Prince, including his strained relationship with his father, his unhappy marriage, and his battles with mental illness. The author also explores the circumstances surrounding the death of Rudolph and his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera, in a murder-suicide pact. The book draws on a variety of sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of the events leading up to the tragedy. Overall, ""Rudolph: The Tragedy of Mayerling"" is a gripping and tragic tale of love, politics, and mental illness that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.