Joseph II

by T C W Blanning

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317899655
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/26/2013
Series:	Profiles In Power
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

T C W Blanning

Table of Contents

Preface
Abbreviations
1. Jospeh II and the Habsburg Inheritance
2. Joseph II, Maria Theresa and Josephine
3. Joseph II and the Enlightened State
4. Joseph II and the Priveleged Orders
5. Joseph II and the Great Powers
6. Joseph II and the crisis of the Habsburg Monarchy
Conclusion
Further reading
Chronology
Map
Index