Gemälde des Wiener Kongresses
Erinnerungen, Feste, Sittenschilderungen, Anekdoten;
Mit einem Vorwort und zahlreichen Anmerkungen neu herausgegeben
by Graf de la Garde
Georg Müller, 1912, München
[English Translation]
Paintings of the Congress of Vienna 1814-1815
Memories, Festivals, Customs Descriptions, Anecdotes
With a Foreword And Numerous Annotations
Newly Edited By Gustav Gugitz
With Thirty-two Pictures, Partly After Unpublished
Originals
First Volume
1912
Munich at Georg Müller
CONDITION:
VOLUME 1 ONLY -- from a 2-volume set. Generally Good (G). The half-leather covers and boards show bumped corners, moderate edgewear, and moderate rubbing. The leather is cracked, worn, and peeling. The spine is bumped at the head and tail, chipped, and flaking. The gilt is worn, and the title is illegible. Both hinges and joints are starting/weak. The text block and pages are Very Good, with minor toning throughout. The endpapers are toned and bear an inscription.
ATTRIBUTES:
Illustrated edition. Hardcover. Bound in half leather.
DESCRIPTION:
This book, "Gemälde des Wiener Kongresses," offers a vivid portrayal of the Congress of Vienna, a pivotal event in 19th-century European history. It delves into the recollections, grand festivities, social customs, and anecdotes surrounding this assembly of European powers. The work provides a rich tapestry of the diplomatic and social life during a period that reshaped the continent's political landscape following the Napoleonic Wars.
The author, Graf de la Garde, presents this material with a new preface and numerous annotations, suggesting a scholarly yet accessible approach to the subject. While information about Graf de la Garde himself is not widely detailed in common historical records, his work here serves as an important primary or near-primary source for understanding the cultural and political atmosphere of the Congress. His editorial work enhances the original material, making it more digestible and informative for later generations.
For collectors, this book is significant as it provides an intimate look at a momentous historical event through a unique lens. Its focus on personal recollections and social observations, rather than purely political machinations, offers a colorful and human dimension to the Congress of Vienna. It appeals to those interested in diplomatic history, 19th-century European society, and the broader cultural impact of major political gatherings.
FLASHBACK TO 1912 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:
When this book was published in 1912, the world was gripped by the Titanic's tragic sinking, the First Balkan War raged, and Arizona became the 48th U.S. state. Poincaré's work on relativity was gaining traction, while Carl Jung published "Psychology of the Unconscious," and the first feature film, "Oliver Twist," premiered, marking a pivotal year of both profound loss and burgeoning innovation across the globe.
LANGUAGE: German
Location: LIB