Vienna and the Viennese (Classic Reprint)

Vienna and the Viennese (Classic Reprint)
Author: Maria Hornor Lansdale
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2017-07-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780282508517

Excerpt from Vienna and the Viennese One had, to be sure, the satisfaction of knowing that all the foreign ambassadors were subjected to a super vision if anything more severe and irritating. On one occasion a certain English ambassador, who was some thing of a wag, aware that all his letters passed through the cabinet noir, conceived the idea of making a very slight alteration in his seal. The change passed unobserved, and his letters continued to reach their destination bearing the old seal. Encountering M. De Metternich at a reception one day, he said to him care lessly, Oh, bv the way, Prince, you might mention to your people that we have altered our seal at the Em bassy; thev seem not to have noticed it. Dances! Muttered the Prince, between his teeth, and marched off without. Another word. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Music in Vienna 1700, 1800, 1900

Music in Vienna 1700, 1800, 1900
Author: David Wyn Jones
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 1783271078

Focussing on three different epochs (1700, 1800 and 1900), this book explores the history of music in Vienna, allowing the very different relationships between music and society that existed in each of these periods to be distinguished

Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood
Author: Frank Tallis
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1409065944

The hit novels behind the major new TV series Vienna Blood ___________________________ Vienna, 1902. Vienna is in the grip of the worst winter for years. Amid the snow and ice, a killer embarks upon a bizarre campaign of murder. Vicious mutilation, a penchant for arcane symbols, and a seemingly random choice of victim are his most distinctive peculiarities. Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt summons a young disciple of Freud - his friend Dr. Max Liebermann - to assist him with the case. The investigation draws them into the sphere of Vienna's secret societies - a murky underworld of German literary scholars, race theorists, and scientists inspired by the new English evolutionary theories. At first, the killer's mind seems impenetrable - his behaviour and cryptic clues impervious to psychoanalytic interpretation; however, gradually, it becomes apparent that an extraordinary and shocking rationale underlies his actions ... Against this backdrop of mystery and terror, Liebermann struggles with his own demons. The treatment of a patient suffering from paranoia erotica and his own fascination with the enigmatic Englishwoman Amelia Lydgate raise doubts concerning the propriety of his imminent marriage. To resolve the dilemma, he must entertain the unthinkable - risking disgrace and accusations of cowardice.

Haydn, Mozart, and the Viennese School, 1740-1780

Haydn, Mozart, and the Viennese School, 1740-1780
Author: Daniel Heartz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 844
Release: 1995
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780393037128

Historians have long tried to place the music of Haydn and Mozart in the lineage of German Lutheran music. In this book, Daniel Heartz shows that the first Viennese school grew from a Catholic inheritance in Italian music and from local tradition, with an admixture of French currents. The generation of composers led by Haydn no longer trained in Italy. By the time young Mozart joined the ranks of the Viennese school, its accomplishments towered above all others of the time. The author's approach can be compared to viewing a majestic mountain range in its totality: the highest peaks take on even greater majesty when seen in their natural context of foothills and lesser peaks. This is how Haydn and Mozart were viewed by their contemporaries, whose world of perception Heartz recreates, using, among other things, the visual art of the period. His focus is on music as a part of cultural history at a particular time and place. Stylistic terms and a priori periods matter less to him than the common denominators of geography, culture, and political history. Book jacket.

Viennese Kitchen

Viennese Kitchen
Author: Monica Meehan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781504800709

Viennese Kitchen is the perfect gift for cookbook enthusiasts and anyone interested in classic Viennese cooking traditions. Based on the original notebook and recipe journal of a 1900s baroness, this beautiful book takes readers on a journey through fin de siècle Viennese high society. With over 100 original recipes, all of which have been tested and brought up to date for the modern cook, it is not only a wonderful collection of recipes but also a fascinating look at the life of a Viennese family. Filled with anecdotes and personal stories to bring the recipes to life, this book is a charming insight into a bygone era. The classic recipes cover a variety of dishes both savoury and sweet, with a strong emphasis on the desserts and pastries for which Vienna is famed. Enchanting photographs of Vienna grace the book, capturing the architecture, cafe culture and beauty of this elegant city.

Kaffeehaus

Kaffeehaus
Author: Rick Rodgers
Publisher: Echo Point+ORM
Total Pages: 599
Release: 2020-10-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1635619688

“Celebrates the sweet excesses of the Austro-Hungarian Empire . . . Sachertorte, Apfelstrudel and Croissants are among the creations Rodgers demystifies.” —Publishers Weekly Take a tour of the legendary cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague where a rich tradition of masterful desserts and coffee lives on. For centuries, artists and philosophers have gathered around coffeehouse tables to complement their lively conversations with exquisite desserts. Modern cafés of this region remain loyal to this pastry tradition; though the décor has changed, it is still strudel—not lemongrass sorbet—that is served on the menu. In Kaffeehaus, Rick Rodgers celebrates 300 years of tradition with over 150 of the best classic Austro-Hungarian pastries. Using his celebrated skill as a teacher to present the recipes to bakers of all levels, Rodgers expertly shows how to create these glorious treats at home. Included are the explanations of the different kinds of batter, dough, and icing that form the foundation of this baking tradition, in addition to the many beverages—coffee or otherwise—that pair perfectly with the desserts. This revised second edition features new charts for ingredient weights and measures in addition to updated content and resource lists. One of the few books on authentic Austro-Hungarian baking written in English with recipes for American kitchens and their ingredients. Kaffeehaus beautifully captures the taste and elegance of these cafés, commemorating their culture, history, and the delectable legacy of their desserts. “Because the featured desserts (e.g., Apfelstrudel and Sachertorte) are steeped in tradition, this is as much a fascinating culinary history as it is a recipe collection.” —Library Journal

Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood
Author: Adrian Mathews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2001
Genre: Biotechnology industries
ISBN:

Newspaper columnist Oskar Gewinnler investigates the death of a man killed by a car in 2026 Vienna. The widow thinks he was murdered and sure enough the probe leads Gewinnler to a racket in genetic experiments.