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A review by james2529
The Habsburgs: Embodying Empire by Andrew Wheatcroft
1.0
Awful, gave up after 100 pages (my absolute upper limit when I detest what I am reading).
I have read dozens upon dozens of history books and this is right at the bottom of the lot.
It jumps around chronologically so it is almost impossible to follow the chain of events. It focuses in minute detail on the regalia, legend and mythmaking, pomp and ceremony surrounding the Habsburgs. This makes the book incredibly detail rich but also completely unable to convey infromation effectively because it is out of chronological order and gives little regard to the surrounding political and economic situation surrounding the lives of the main characters.
For the most part, significant historical events are a mere side note.
Absolute garbage, avoid.
I have read dozens upon dozens of history books and this is right at the bottom of the lot.
It jumps around chronologically so it is almost impossible to follow the chain of events. It focuses in minute detail on the regalia, legend and mythmaking, pomp and ceremony surrounding the Habsburgs. This makes the book incredibly detail rich but also completely unable to convey infromation effectively because it is out of chronological order and gives little regard to the surrounding political and economic situation surrounding the lives of the main characters.
For the most part, significant historical events are a mere side note.
Absolute garbage, avoid.