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Episode 1

Witness the rise of Empress Elisabeth of Austria--Sisi--from the perspective of her closest confidants. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.

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Episode 1

Season 2 Episode 1 | 51m 23s

Despite the birth of the long-awaited heir to the throne, there is no rejoicing. Bismarck wants Austria out of the Federation, even if it means war. Franz’s only hope is to seek help from his past foe, Napoleon. Can he be won over?

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Funding for Sisi: Austrian Empress is provided by Viking.