The Last Palace: Europe's Turbulent Century in Five Lives and One Legendary House
The Last Palace: Europe's Turbulent Century in Five Lives and One Legendary House
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018416
Book • Nonfiction
Prague, Czech Republic • 20th century
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Politics & Government•
World History2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Last Palace: Europe's Turbulent Century in Five Lives and One Legendary House by Norman Eisen explores the history of a grand Prague residence through the lives of its diverse occupants across the 20th century. The narrative weaves together their personal stories with the broader historical events that shaped Europe, highlighting resilience and transformation in a turbulent era.
Informative
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
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Review Roundup
Norman Eisen's The Last Palace is praised for its captivating and well-researched narrative, vividly detailing Europe's history through the lens of a single house. Reviewers commend its blend of personal stories and historical events, though some note occasional narrative density. Overall, it offers an enriching perspective on Europe’s complex past through engaging storytelling.
Who Should Read The Last Palace: Europe's Turbulent Century in Five Lives and One Legendary House?
A history enthusiast who enjoys richly detailed narratives about 20th-century Europe would love The Last Palace. Fans of Erik Larson's The Splendid and the Vile or Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat will appreciate its blend of personal stories and sweeping historical events.
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The Last Palace, a remarkable residence in Prague, has been at the center of European history and was once home to Madame Tanya Masaryk, who survived a famous shipwreck disaster akin to the Titanic.
Author Norman Eisen's mother, a Holocaust survivor, lived in the Czech Republic, which deepens his personal connection to the stories and history of the palace.
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Reflecting a rich architectural history, the Last Palace was constructed by Jewish industrialist Otto Petschek in the 1920s, blending baroque, art deco, and other stylistic elements.
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Book • Nonfiction
Prague, Czech Republic • 20th century
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Politics & Government•
World History2018
Adult
18+ years
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