TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mühlbach,L.
AU  - Chaudron,A.de V.
TI  - Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel
AV  - PT 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1741-1790 -- Fiction
KW  - Austria -- History -- Joseph II, 1780-1790 -- Fiction
KW  - Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
KW  - Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Joseph II, 1765-1790 -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2003-02-01; This etext was produced by Charles Franks, Jim Tinsley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel set during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the reign of Empress Maria Theresa and the political dynamics of her court, focusing on significant characters including her ministers and advisors as they deliberate on crucial issues facing the Austrian Empire. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of love intertwined with political intrigue.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to a tense council meeting led by Maria Theresa, where her cabinet deliberates on Austria's future alliances. Key figures such as Baron von Bartenstein and Count von Uhlefeld express their confidence in renewing treaties with established allies while others speculate on the ambitions of the young and enigmatic Count Kaunitz. As the empress grapples with the opinions of her advisors, her beauty and authority are juxtaposed with the political machinations at play within her court. The chapter not only sets the stage for political decisions to come but also hints at the personal trials the empress faces, particularly regarding her husband and the delicate balance between love and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3793
ER  -