Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf : architect of the apocalypse / Lawrence Sondhaus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sondhaus, Lawrence, 1958- author.

Series:

Studies in Central European Histories ; 18.

Studies in Central European Histories ; 18

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Generals--Austria--Biography.

Generals.

Austria--Politics and government--1867-1918.

Austria.

Conrad von Hötzendorf, Franz, Graf, 1852-1925.

Conrad von Hötzendorf, Franz.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Boston, Massachusetts : Humanities Press, [2000]

Summary:

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.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

90-04-47578-8

OCLC:

606516264

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004475786 DOI