Maria Theresa: The Habsburg Dynasty's Revival

In European history, Maria Theresa was a female ruler whose name stood alongside Isabella I of Castile, Catherine de' Medici, the "uncrowned king" of France, Elizabeth I of England, and Catherine the Great of Russia. Maria Theresa: A History of the Habsburg Revival recounts the tumultuous history of how the Habsburg dynasty survived under Maria Theresa's leadership and rose to new heights. Why did Maria Theresa's accession to the throne trigger the War of the Austrian Succession? How did she pull the Habsburg dynasty back from the brink of destruction? How did the outcome of the war reshape the balance of power in Europe? How did Maria Theresa use her masterful diplomatic skills to revive the Habsburg dynasty during the Seven Years' War? How did she adapt to the times, govern through enlightened absolutism, and foster a flourishing Austrian economy and culture? This book provides detailed answers.