Joseph II (1741--90) -- son and eventual successor of Maria Theresa -- has conventionally been seen in the context of the "Enlightened Despot'' reformers. Today's turmoil in his former territories invites a rather different perspective, however, as Joseph grapples with the familiar and intractable problems of creating a viable unitary state out of his multi-national empire in Central Europe. Professor Blanning's brilliant short study, based on extensive archival research, offers a history of the Habsburg monarchy in the eighteenth century, as well as a revaluation of the emperor's complex personality and his ill-fated reform programme.
| ISBN: | 9780582052727 |
| Publication date: | 13th June 1994 |
| Author: | TCW Blanning |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Series: | Profiles In Power |
| Genres: |
European history Biography: historical, political and military |
Joseph II (1741--90) -- son and eventual successor of Maria Theresa -- has conventionally been seen in the context of the "Enlightened Despot'' reformers. Today's turmoil in his former territories invites a rather different perspective, however, as Joseph grapples with the familiar and intractable problems of creating a viable unitary state out of his multi-national empire in Central Europe.
Joseph II features in the following genres: European history, Biography: historical, political and military
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Joseph II was written by TCW Blanning and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Joseph II has 240 pages
Yes it is part of Profiles In Power series
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