Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf : : architect of the apocalypse / / Lawrence Sondhaus.
Did you ever wonder how and why Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf (1852-1925) earned his reputation for brilliance, while failing so miserably during the First World War? In examining Conrad's life and career, including his years as a military writer, teacher of tactics, and a peacetime troop comman...
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Sondhaus, Lawrence, 1958- author. Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf : architect of the apocalypse / Lawrence Sondhaus. Boston, Massachusetts : Humanities Press, [2000] ©2000 1 online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource rdacarrier Studies in Central European Histories ; 18 Did you ever wonder how and why Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf (1852-1925) earned his reputation for brilliance, while failing so miserably during the First World War? In examining Conrad's life and career, including his years as a military writer, teacher of tactics, and a peacetime troop commander before 1906, this first modern biography offers a fascinating and impressive explanation of his thoughts and actions. Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf (1852-1925) served as Austro-Hungarian chief of the general staff between 1906 and 1917, and was a leading figure in the origins and conduct of the First World War. In no other country did a single general serve as the leading prewar tactician, prewar and wartime strategist, and wartime army commander. Because Conrad filled all of these roles in Austria-Hungary, he had no equal among the military men leading the old order of Europe to destruction in 1914-1918. List of Illustrations -- Preface -- 1. Early Life and Career -- 2. Bosnia and Aftermath -- 3. Teacher and Writer -- 4. On the Italian Frontier -- 5. Chief of the General Staff -- 6. Scandal and Crisis -- 7. Disaster -- 8. Love and War -- 9. Twilight -- Epilogue: Life after Death -- Bibliography -- Maps -- Index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. Generals Austria Biography. Austria Politics and government 1867-1918. Conrad von Hötzendorf, Franz, Graf, 1852-1925. 0-391-04097-9 Studies in Central European Histories ; 18. |
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List of Illustrations -- Preface -- 1. Early Life and Career -- 2. Bosnia and Aftermath -- 3. Teacher and Writer -- 4. On the Italian Frontier -- 5. Chief of the General Staff -- 6. Scandal and Crisis -- 7. Disaster -- 8. Love and War -- 9. Twilight -- Epilogue: Life after Death -- Bibliography -- Maps -- Index. |
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