Maria Theresa (1897)

By James Franck Bright

Book Overview

Maria Theresa is a historical biography written by James Franck Bright and published in 1897. The book follows the life of Maria Theresa, the Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, who ruled from 1740 to 1780. Maria Theresa was one of the most powerful women in European history, and her reign was marked by political and military challenges, including the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. The book covers Maria Theresa's early life, including her upbringing and education, and her marriage to Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor. It also delves into her reign as queen, including her efforts to modernize and reform the government, her military campaigns, and her relationships with other European powers. Throughout the book, Bright provides a detailed and engaging account of Maria Theresa's life and legacy, drawing on primary sources and historical records to paint a vivid picture of one of the most important figures in European history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Austria, Hungary, or Europe in the 18th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437087566
• ISBN13: 9781437087567
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"