Joseph II. Reihe

Diese Serie taucht in das Leben und die Herrschaft eines der ehrgeizigsten Habsburger Herrscher ein. Sie untersucht seine Bemühungen um Modernisierung und aufgeklärte Reformen in einem riesigen und vielfältigen Reich. Leser werden mit höfischen Intrigen, persönlichen Tragödien und den revolutionären Veränderungen konfrontiert, die er von oben durchsetzen wollte. Dies bietet einen detaillierten Einblick in den Versuch, ein altes Regime zu transformieren.

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Joseph II.
I. In the Shadow of Maria Theresa 1741-1780
Derek Edward Dawson Beales
4,1(10)Abgeben
The emperor Joseph II (1741-90) tried to carry through something like a 'revolution from above' in the vast, varied, and mainly backward provinces of the Austrian Monarchy. This volume carries the story down to 1780. It describes the claustrophobic atmosphere, in which Joseph was trained to rule, his tragic marriages, and his attempts after 1765 as co-regent with his formidable mother, empress Maria Theresa, to dictate the domestic and foreign policy of the monarchy. The author shows that previous historians have been deceived by false sources and that the picture they have given of the emperor, his strange character, his tempestuous relationship with his mother, and his political aims, needs drastic revision.
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Joseph II
Volume 1, in the Shadow of Maria Theresa, 1741 1780
Derek Beales
568 Seiten
20 Lesestunden
Exploring the intense and suffocating environment surrounding Joseph's upbringing, the book delves into his training for leadership and his complex relationship with his powerful mother as they co-regent after 1765. It highlights the challenges he faced in navigating his role and the dynamics of their partnership in governance.
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Joseph II
Volume 2, Against the World, 1780 1790
Derek Beales
754 Seiten
27 Lesestunden
4,6(8)Abgeben
The second volume of Derek Beales's comprehensive biography explores the life and reign of Emperor Joseph II, highlighting his ambitious reforms and complex personality. It delves into his efforts to modernize the Habsburg Empire, his struggles with tradition, and his relationships with key figures of his time. Through detailed analysis, the book captures the challenges and achievements of a ruler who sought to balance enlightenment ideals with the realities of governance.