The Vertigo Years - by Philipp Blom (Paperback)

The Vertigo Years is a groundbreaking book that delves into the opulent, unstable age of Europe on the brink of World War I.

With stunning prose and captivating anecdotes, historian Philipp Blom chronicles the extraordinary epoch year by year, from the 1900 World's Fair in Paris to the shattering assassination of a Habsburg archduke in Sarajevo in 1914.

This panoramic history brings to life the wonders, horrors, and fears of the early twentieth century with unparalleled clarity, making it an illuminating and enjoyable read for anyone interested in this pivotal period in history.

With its impressive synthesis of historical literature and finely drawn portraits of both emperors and workers, The Vertigo Years is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the grandiosity and calamities of the modern age.