The life of the last emperor of Austria - the truth behind the cliché. Emperor and King Karl, was the last reigning monarch of Austria and Hungary, no stone he unturned during his short reign 1916-1918 to end the First World War. Exhausted he died in 1922 in exile in Madeira. To this day there are many questions about the many accusations that fell to his share. Was he really badly prepared for his responsible position? This biography gives a new perspective on this misunderstood personality. The book also contains documents about the peace initiative of Kaiser Karl and Pope Benedict in 1917 and has an eyewitness account of his death. Hardback, 228 pages, in German, 22 photos, size 15x22cm.