Our photobook, featuring photographs – along with detailed descriptions in Hungarian, English, German, French and Spanish – traces the remarkable life of Otto von Habsburg, leading the reader to previously unknown places and scenes. The selection presents 99 eventful years in 99 pictures, from his early childhood to the end of his life, attempting to document the momentous day-to-day activities of Otto von Habsburg, the Austro-­Hungarian Crown Prince who became a committed European citizen, the leading figure of the pan-European idea, a dedicated member of the European Parliament, a politician sensitive to the fate of national minorities, an engaged debater, a globetrotting lecturer, a man of faith, a dynastic head and a devoted father. His oeuvre almost coincides with the tumultuous 20^th century and, at the same time, is an insightful record of it. Through the enduring nature of the photographs that capture fleeting moments, a uniquely colourful career arc unfolds, including some of the work of renowned photographers. The volume contains photos from 23 countries on four continents, drawing on the collection of approximately 30,000 pictures held by the Budapest-based foundation managing the heritage of Otto von Habsburg. An essay by Professor Martyn Rady and a foreword by Karl von Habsburg complement the abundant material.

ISBN: 9786158181747

Author: The photos were selected and the book was edited by Szilveszter Dékány

Year of publication: 2023

Publisher: Otto von Habsburg Foundation

Place of publication: Budapest

Language: Hungarian, English, German, French and Spanish

Number of pages: 296