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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Superior document:Studies in Central European Histories ; 18
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Place / Publishing House:Boston, Massachusetts : : Humanities Press,, [2000]
©2000
Year of Publication:2000
Language:English
Series:Studies in Central European Histories ; 18.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.