In 300 illustrations and eleven lively essays, a number of eminent social and art historians examine a fascinating era in the history of one of Europe's most vibrant capitals. Following the French Revolution and the succeeding Napoleonic Wars, Vienna during the mid-1800s was the center of turbulent changes in politics, social structure, and the fine and decorative arts ... During this era, Gottfried Biedermeier, a humorous and popular fictional character from the journal Fliegende Blatter, came to symbolize the new values, giving his name to the style that would become popular among the nouveau riche throughout Europe and England.
- Condition: Very good. Light shelf wear.
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Length: 280 Pages
