
audiobook
by Graf Ottokar Theobald Otto Maria Czernin von und zu Chudenitz
WITH FOUR PLATES
BY COUNT OTTOKAR CZERNIN
PREFACE
LIST OF PLATES
IN THE WORLD WAR - CHAPTER IToC - INTRODUCTORY REFLECTIONS - 1
2
3
4
5
6
A seasoned diplomat turns his recollections into a vivid tapestry of the Great War, offering listeners a front‑row seat to the moments that shaped Europe’s turmoil. Rather than a sweeping chronicle, the narrative unfolds through personal encounters, candid sketches of political leaders, and the subtle undercurrents that guided decisions in distant halls of power. The author's eye‑for‑detail brings the tense atmosphere of pre‑war Europe to life, letting you hear the uneasy whispers that foreshadowed conflict.
In the first act, you’ll travel from the diplomatic ballroom of Vienna to the restless corridors of London, feeling the electric charge that preceded the storm. The account balances frank appraisal with reflective humility, exposing both the ambitions and anxieties of those who believed they could steer history. Listeners are invited to share the author's contemplations on duty, rivalry, and the uneasy peace that slipped away, gaining a nuanced understanding of a world on the brink.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (780K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2006-04-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1932
A key diplomat of the last Habsburg years, he tried to steer Austria-Hungary toward peace even as World War I pushed the empire toward collapse. His life sits at the center of the tense final chapter of a fading monarchy.
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