A Nervous Splendour: Vienna 1888-1889

Author: Frederic Morton
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 2006

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

Frederic Morton’s A Nervous Splendour: Vienna 1888-1889 chronicles a pivotal year in the glittering, yet anxious, Austro-Hungarian capital. This historical account uncovers the vibrant artistic movements, intellectual ferment, and political intrigues that defined fin-de-sicle Vienna. It presents a vivid portrait of a society on the cusp of profound change, illustrating the lives of its iconic figures and the undercurrents of unrest. The narrative captures the city’s unique blend of cultural brilliance and impending crisis with compelling detail, offering readers an immersive experience of a bygone era.