Prince Eugene (1663-1736) was one of the most esteemed and powerful military commanders of the Austrian dynasty, and a crucial tower of support to its Empire in Europe. As an ardent patron of the arts, the sciences and philosophy, with the means to feed his passion, Eugene left a large imprint on the world of science and the arts. This extensive volume examines the life and legacy of Prince Eugene. An Italian by descent, a Parisian Frenchman by birth, Prince Eugene Francis of Savoy-Carignan-Soisson (1663-1736) became, ...
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Prince Eugene (1663-1736) was one of the most esteemed and powerful military commanders of the Austrian dynasty, and a crucial tower of support to its Empire in Europe. As an ardent patron of the arts, the sciences and philosophy, with the means to feed his passion, Eugene left a large imprint on the world of science and the arts. This extensive volume examines the life and legacy of Prince Eugene. An Italian by descent, a Parisian Frenchman by birth, Prince Eugene Francis of Savoy-Carignan-Soisson (1663-1736) became, after his meteoric rise and glorious career as a military commander, "the greatest and best Austrian ever to have served the noble imperial house." The book-exhibition on the prince and his legacy does not just follow his heroic deeds as a commander and diplomat in the Europe of continued Turkish incursion, and the Wars of the Spanish and Polish Successions, but also - and in particular - looks at a collector and patron of the arts. Even Voltaire praised the scrawny general: "He shook the grandeur of Louis XIV and the power of the Ottomans; he ruled the Empire, and in the course of his victories and in his administration of the state he despised pomp and wealth in equal measure." In the course of the five decades spent travelling throughout Europe as a commander, statesman and diplomat, Eugene accumulated a vast collection of paintings, etchings, prints, illuminated manuscripts and books. He also maintained correspondences with contemporary artists, philosophers and builders. The book presents exponents of his collection, and gives insight, among other things, into the people he knew, the buildings he built and the wars he waged.
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Add this copy of Prince Eugene: General-Philosopher and Art Lover to cart. $48.00, very good condition, Sold by Erika Wallington rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pawtucket, RI, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Hirmer Verlag.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. Folio-over 12-15" tall. Published in conjunction with an exhibition. Lavishly illustrated in color. With a bibliography. 335 pages. Folio. Hardcover: pictorial boards. In a dust jacket. Very Good/Very Good.
Add this copy of Prince Eugene: General-Philosopher and Art Lover to cart. $56.25, very good condition, Sold by Second Story Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Belvedere; Hirmer Verlag GmbH.
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Book. Quarto, 335 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Spine pictorial black and orange with white lettering. Boards have slight tilt to the spine. Text block has light age toning. Frontispiece. Profusely illustrated. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Quarto and Folio. Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates. 1373748. FP New Rockville Stock.
Add this copy of Prince Eugene. General-Philosopher and Art Lover to cart. $125.00, like new condition, Sold by Abacus Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsford, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Belverdere / Hirmer.
Add this copy of Prince Eugene Commander Philosopher to cart. $2,470.00, new condition, Sold by BWS Bks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferndale, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Hirmer Verlag.
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New. 3777425516. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English. 336 pages; 378 illus. --with a bonus offer--
