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100 1 _aMühlbach, L.
_q(Luise),
_d1814-1873
245 1 0 _aJoseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-02-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Charles Franks, Jim Tinsley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJoseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1741-1790 -- Fiction
653 _aAustria -- History -- Joseph II, 1780-1790 -- Fiction
653 _aCourts and courtiers -- Fiction
653 _aHoly Roman Empire -- History -- Joseph II, 1765-1790 -- Fiction
700 1 _aChaudron, A. de V.
_q(Adelaide de Vendel),
_d1817-1898
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3793
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