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LoC No.: 05032426
Title: Maria Theresa
Series Title: Life Stories for Young People
Credits:
Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Maria Theresa" by W. O. von Horn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and reign of Maria Theresa, a significant figure among European monarchs, focusing on her rise to power, the political challenges she faced, and the sweeping reforms she implemented in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Maria Theresa's early life, detailing her pedigree and the challenges that came with her ascension to the throne as a young queen. It describes the political landscape that her father, Emperor Charles VI, navigated to secure her place following his death. Maria Theresa, highly educated and resilient, quickly grasps her responsibilities amid invasions and political intrigues, showcasing her ability to garner loyalty from her subjects, particularly during a time of war. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her governance and the transformative impacts of her reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Horn, W. O. von, 1798-1867
Translator: Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919
EBook No.: 62527
Published: Jun 30, 2020
Downloads: 236
Language: English
Subject: Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria, 1717-1780
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05032426
Title: Maria Theresa
Series Title: Life Stories for Young People
Credits:
Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Maria Theresa" by W. O. von Horn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and reign of Maria Theresa, a significant figure among European monarchs, focusing on her rise to power, the political challenges she faced, and the sweeping reforms she implemented in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Maria Theresa's early life, detailing her pedigree and the challenges that came with her ascension to the throne as a young queen. It describes the political landscape that her father, Emperor Charles VI, navigated to secure her place following his death. Maria Theresa, highly educated and resilient, quickly grasps her responsibilities amid invasions and political intrigues, showcasing her ability to garner loyalty from her subjects, particularly during a time of war. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her governance and the transformative impacts of her reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Horn, W. O. von, 1798-1867
Translator: Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919
EBook No.: 62527
Published: Jun 30, 2020
Downloads: 236
Language: English
Subject: Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria, 1717-1780
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.