The Radetzky March

Set during the decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth narrates the multi-generational story of the Trotta family, exploring themes of heroism, duty, desire, and tragedy. Spanning from the empire's heights to the brink of World War I, the novel offers a rich, compassionate, and vivid portrayal of a bygone era, celebrated for its epic scope and lyrical writing. Translated by Michael Hofmann, it remains a powerful and enduring work of 20th-century literature.