Vanished Empire: Vienna, Budapest, Prague : the Three Capital Cities of the Habsburg Empire as Seen Today
- ISBN-10
- 0688092128
- ISBN-13
- 9780688092122
- Category
- Travel / General
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1988
- Publisher
- W. Morrow
- Author
- Stephen Brook
Description
Brook presents his view of Budapest, Vienna, and Prague, looking at the many aspects of life in each--the food and wine, the culture, the architecture, the politics, and the people. He notes the contrast between the overpowering historic remnants of each city and the everyday lives of its citizens.
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