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Hitler and the Habsburgs: The Führer's Vendetta Against the Austrian Royals

Name: Hitler and the Habsburgs: The Führer's Vendetta Against the Austrian Royals
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Book Synopsis: “A detailed and moving picture of how the Habsburgs suffered under the Nazi regime…scrupulously sourced, well-written, and accessible.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) It was during five youthful years in Vienna that Adolf Hitler's obsession with the Habsburg Imperial family became the catalyst for his vendetta against a vanished empire, a dead archduke, and his royal orphans. That hatred drove Hitler's rise to power and led directly to the tragedy of the Second World War and the Holocaust. The royal orphans of Archduke Franz Ferdinand—offspring of an upstairs-downstairs marriage that scandalized the tradition-bound Habsburg Empire—came to personify to Adolf Hitler, and others, all that was wrong about modernity, the twentieth century, and the Habsburgs’ multi-ethnic, multi-cultural Austro-Hungarian Empire. They were outsiders in the greatest family of royal insiders in Europe, which put them on a collision course with Adolf Hitler. As he rose to power Hitler's hatred toward the Habsburgs and their diverse empire fixated on Franz Ferdinand's sons, who became outspoken critics and opponents of the Nazi party and its racist ideology. When Germany seized Austria in 1938, they were the first two Austrians arrested by the Gestapo, deported to Germany, and sent to Dachau. Within hours they went from palace to prison. The women in the family, including the Archduke's only daughter, Princess Sophie Hohenberg, declared their own war on Hitler. Their tenacity and personal courage in the face of betrayal, treachery, torture, and starvation sustained the family during the war and in the traumatic years that followed. Through a decade of research and interviews with the descendants of the Habsburgs, scholar James Longo explores the roots of Hitler's determination to destroy the family of the dead Archduke—and uncovers the family members' courageous fight against the Führer.

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Discover the untold story of Hitler's relentless vendetta against the Austrian Royals with our captivating book, "Hitler and the Habsburgs." Delve into the gripping narrative that uncovers the deep-rooted animosity that existed between the Führer and the royal family, shedding light on a hidden piece of history that has long been overlooked. Gain a fascinating insight into the personal motivations and political consequences of Hitler's vendetta, as you experience a unique perspective on this infamous dictator.

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Uncover the secrets that were buried throughout history and gain a deeper understanding of the intricate web of power and rivalry that influenced Hitler's actions against the Habsburgs. This gripping account will keep you captivated from start to finish, enabling you to unravel the threads that played a significant role in shaping the course of World War II and European politics.

Expand your knowledge of the Second World War and indulge in an engrossing history lesson that explores a lesser-known chapter of Hitler's reign. "Hitler and the Habsburgs" goes beyond the surface, revealing the complex emotions and motivations that fueled this vendetta. Our book offers a unique perspective, ensuring you stay engaged and enlightened till the very last page.

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