Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the Era of Assassination

by Lisa Traynor

Few single events in history have carried such vast consequences as the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which led to World War I, a war whose aftermath continues to affect our world today, a century later.

But could the assassination have been prevented? Lisa Traynor starts with a little-known fact: the Archduke had--but did not wear that day--a bulletproof vest. From there, she highlights the risks faced by all powerful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0948092882
• ISBN13: 9780948092886
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Royal Armouries
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.4"