Maria Theresa Of Austria (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164510611)

""Maria Theresa of Austria"" is a biography written by J. Alexander Mahan that tells the story of one of the most powerful women in European history. Maria Theresa was the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire and ruled for 40 years during a time of great political upheaval. Mahan explores her life, from her upbringing as the daughter of Emperor Charles VI to her ascension to the throne and her struggles to maintain power in a male-dominated world. The book also delves into her relationships with her husband, Francis I, and her children, including the famous Queen Marie Antoinette. Mahan paints a vivid picture of the political and social climate of the time, and the challenges Maria Theresa faced as a ruler. Overall, ""Maria Theresa of Austria"" is a fascinating and engaging look at a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. Alexander Mahan
ISBN-10: 1164510614
ISBN-13: 9781164510611
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d