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 ;
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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.