Found insideA survey of French history from the reign of Louis XI to the outbreak of the Wars of Religion that isolates some of the controversial theories of the period: state building, nobility and clientage and the Reformation and discusses them with ... Found insideElector Palatinate Frederick V - the Winter King - would be an insignificant figure in the history of Europe were it not for the tremendous conflagration that he helped to ignite. Found insideWith remarkable erudition, John Julius Norwich offers “an important history, masterfully written,” indelibly depicting four dynamic characters and how their incredible achievements—and obsessions with one another—changed Europe ... Found insideThe book gives an insight into Maximilian’s style of government and reveals the underlying personal factors that determined many of the key decisions which influenced politics and control during his reign. "Explores the intersections between monarchy, gender, and art through an investigation of the visual and architectural culture of the eighteenth-century Habsburg empress Maria Theresa"--Provided by publisher. France's iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake," was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. The book is a clear introduction to the often confusing train of events in the first half of the sixteenth century. Found insideA biography of Francis I, the last Holy Roman Emperor and first Emperor of Austria, as well as a history of his times. On the first white page is information - This notebook belongs to: (and a little motivation about you!: ) ).This great quality product make amazing gift perfect for any special occasion or for a bit of luxury for everyday use.Blank ... Found insideIn this strikingly ambitious book, Peter H. Wilson explains how the Empire worked, why it was so important, and how it changed over the course of its existence. His most famous work is the present volume, an oration in which Valla uses new philological methods to attack the authenticity of the most important document justifying the papacy's claims to temporal rule. This is his story. Leonie Frieda, the author of the bestselling Catherine de Medici, tells the extraordinary tale of King Francis of France, Catherine’s father-in-law and the man who turned France into a great nation. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. R. J. Knect investigates the reign of Francis I of France. Found insideArd Boone situates Gattinara at the heart of Renaissance politics and propaganda and provides the first English translation of his autobiography in full. Found insideBy examining the representation of this little-studied emperor during a crucial time in European history, this book opens a window into the unique world view of the Habsburgs, allowing for a previously untold narrative of the end of the ... Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. On the 2nd November 1755 Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria and the Holy Roman Emperor Francis I welcomed their eleventh daughter and the fteenth of their sixteen children in to the world. Presents an excerpt from the "Memoirs of Prince Metternich, 1830-1835, Volume V," concerning the death of Holy Roman Emperor and Emperor of Austria Francis II (1768-1835). A biography of the Holy Roman Emperor whose reign influenced almost every important event in Western history between 1516 and 1556. Found insideThis volume is a pioneering effort to examine the social, demographic, and economic changes that befell the Jewish communities of Central Europe after the dissolution of the Habsburg Empire. Found inside – Page i"This important book advances a new interpretation of the Holy Roman Empire that promises to free analyses of the empire's inner workings from the burdens of contemporary political memory. The first comprehensive biography of a major, but neglected, figure of his age. Are Napoleon's intentions as peaceful as he says they are? If not, does he still have the qualities necessary to lead a winning campaign? If you enjoy alternate history or 19th century historical fiction, Napoleon in America is for you. This is particularly true of the early modern period which witnessed the rise of French military hegemony and the expansion of English commerce. This is a revised and updated edition of a highly acclaimed history of the early modern Habsburg monarchy. Found inside – Page iAnd he took Austria’s Habsburg family from being second-tier sovereigns to rulers of the first empire where the sun never set. “Enjoyable…readable and fast-paced” (The Wall Street Journal), The Richest Man Who Ever Lived is more ... The book also sheds new light on the aims of Frederick in Italy and the Near East, and concentrates as well on the last fifteen years of the Emperor's life, a period until now little understood. In the first single-author account of German history from the Reformation to the early nineteenth century since Hajo Holborn's study written in the 1950s, Dr Whaley provides a full account of the history of the Holy Roman Empire. Tracing the origins of the house of Habsburg to the tenth century, Fichtner identifies the principal characters in the story and explores how they were able to hold together such a culturally diverse and multiethnic state for so many ... Found insideFrancis I (1494-1547) was inconstant, amorous, hot-headed and flawed. Arguably he was also the most significant king that France ever had. A contemporary of Henry VIII of England, Francis saw himself as the first Renaissance king. Found insideLife in the Georgian Court is a privileged peek into the glamorous, tragic and iconic courts of the Georgian world, where even a king could take nothing for granted. Literaturverz. S. 196 - 200. On the 2nd November 1755 Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria and the Holy Roman Emperor Francis I welcomed their eleventh daughter and the fteenth of their sixteen children in to the world. This book offers a chance to see Charles against the background of turmoil and unprecedented European expansion. These are the stories of Joseph, whose disastrous reign forced Austria to the brink of civil war; Amalia, the brazen and scandalous duchess who married a boy-prince and died exiled and forgotten; Leopold, Maria Theresas unassuming second ... 1901. Illustrated. * Life Style of Marie Antoinette* Queen of france* Change Rules And Court* France Revolution* Return to parish * Financial Reform* After revolution* Event Leading* Popular culture* Legacy * Death Marie Antoinette was the last Queen of ... Consists mainly of boadsheets (many folded to fit binding), but also some forms and longer works, concerning Milanese politics and government, as well as legislation involving economic conditions, smuggling, prisons, and other subjects. A fascinating look at an emperor, a saint, and the world they both inhabited This is the account of Henry's tumultuous reign, as experienced by two enemies whose fierce disagreements over religion and common decency fuel epic struggles for the soul of the nation. And for power. Found insideThe sack of Rome shocked the Christian world. 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