In 1740, destiny sweeps the young Maria Theresa of Austria to the Habsburg throne. The twenty-three-year-old novice proves a force to be reckoned with: with vigor, determination, and great charm, the Habsburgs’ only female ruler withstands the onslaught of numerous enemies, bears sixteen children in twenty years with her beloved husband, Francis of Lorraine, reforms her vast empire from top to bottom, and lives life with unbridled energy. Focusing on the vivid and compelling personalities of Maria Theresa, her family, and other leading figures of her age, this account offers an engaging and highly readable portrayal of history.
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