Cette série se penche sur la vie et le règne de l'un des monarques Habsbourg les plus ambitieux. Elle explore ses tentatives de modernisation et de réformes éclairées à travers un empire vaste et diversifié. Les lecteurs découvriront des intrigues de cour, des tragédies personnelles et les changements révolutionnaires qu'il a cherché à imposer par le haut. Ceci offre un regard détaillé sur une tentative de transformation d'un ancien régime.
Exploring the intense and suffocating environment surrounding Joseph's upbringing, the book delves into his training for leadership and his complex relationship with his powerful mother as they co-regent after 1765. It highlights the challenges he faced in navigating his role and the dynamics of their partnership in governance.
The second volume of Derek Beales's comprehensive biography explores the life and reign of Emperor Joseph II, highlighting his ambitious reforms and complex personality. It delves into his efforts to modernize the Habsburg Empire, his struggles with tradition, and his relationships with key figures of his time. Through detailed analysis, the book captures the challenges and achievements of a ruler who sought to balance enlightenment ideals with the realities of governance.