| Abstrakt: |
The article discusses an Italian journey undertaken by the Emperor Frances I of Austria with his fourth wife and his daughter in February 1819. The Kaiser's itinerary through Austria, Venice, Florence, Rome, and Naples is mentioned, but the author focuses on the ceremonial patterns of the family's reception, the special etiquette of the hosts, and the manner of festivities. Advance organizational arrangements for the trip made in Vienna and royal reception planning in Venice are described, as well as actual festive events on a city by city basis. |
