FRANCIS THE GOOD: THE EDUCATION OF AN EMPEROR, 1768-1792. by Langsam, Walter Consuelo - 1949

New York: Macmillan, 1949. 205 pp, 8vo (8 1/2" H). "A recreation of Francis's first twenty-four years, this fascinating volume describes the exacting life of the young prince under the surveillance of a despotic uncle, the arrangement of his first two marriages, the tragedies and joys of his family life. (D)eals with the problems faced by Joseph II (Francis's uncle, Habsburg ruler of Austria) in his efforts to train his imperial nephew, recreates the atmosphere of the ducal court of Tuscany, the imperious air of the 18th century Habsburg Imperial Palace, and the milieu of the Vienna of the period. We leave Francis 'the husband and father' on the point of becoming 'enemy of the French Revolution'." Light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine. Dust jacket is price-clipped, has light edgewear/wrinkling - tiny chips at corners, darkening to spine and flap-folds, light rubbing/soiling to rear panel.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.