maria theresa rev de bright franck (6 résultats)

First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x, 224 p. ; 19 cm. Subject; Maria Theresa Empress of Austria 1717-1780. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x, 224 p. ; 19 cm. Subject; Maria Theresa Empress of Austria 1717-1780. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x, 224 pages ; 19 cm. Contents; Machine derived contents note: 1740-1743 -- Introduction-Monarchy upon its trial-Death of Charles VI.- -- Willthe Pragmatic Sanction be retained ?-Insufficient resources -- of Austria -- Frederick attacks Silesia-England presses the -- Queen to yield-Treaty between Prussia and France-Critical -- position of Austria-Maria Theresa conciliates Hungary-Is -- relieved by the jealousies of her enemies-The danger sur- -- mounted-Election of Charles VII.-His capital taken by -- Austria-Truce of Klein Schnellendorf -- Peace of Breslau- -- The Queen's anger turned against France-Siege of Prague- -- Her hopes of revenge-Battle- of Dettingen-Futility of her -- successes-Treaty of Worms Page 1 -- CHAPTER II -- THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION-Continued -- 1743-1745 -- Austrian danger in Italy-Position of Charles Emanuel-The price -- of his help-Injurious effects of the Treaty of Wornis-Two- -- fold character of the war-France becomes a principal in the -- war-Second Silesian war-Death of Charles VII. Motives of -- the Electors-Treaty of Hanover -- Election of Francis I.- -- viii MARIA THERESA -- Maria Theresa rejects the Treaty of Hanover-Her irritation -- against England and Prussia-She thinks of changing her -- alliances-Failure of her great plan against Prussia-Treaty of -- Dresden Page 25 -- CHAPTER III -- THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION-cosWCelIed -- 1745-1748 -- Continual danger in Italy-Peace of Dresden averts the crisis- -- Austrian successes in Italy-Defeats in the Netherlands- -- Negotiations of Breda-General desire for peace-Treaty of -- Aix-la-Chapelle-The impression it left on Maria Theresa and -- Kaunitz 47 -- CHAPTER IV -- MARIA THERESA'S EARLY REFORMS -- 1748-1757 -- Maria Theresa impatient for reforms-The army-Her new ministers -- Haugwitz -District councils -Justice- Centralisation of -- Government-Taxation- Trade- Education -Her wise con- -- cessions to national feeling in Hungary-In Lombardy-In the -- Netherlands 64 -- CHAPTER V -- CHANGE OF THE SYSTEM OF ALLIANCES -- 174,8-1755 -- Maria Theresa's object in her reforms-Rise of Kaunitz-His opinion -- in the Conference-Suggested change of system-His embassy -- to Paris-Appointed Chancellor-Irritation between England -- and Austria-Colonial war-Kannitz seizes the opportunity- -- His instructions to Stahremberg -- Prussian alliance with -- England- French hesitation ceases- Preliminary Treaty of -- Versailles (1756) 85 -- CHAPTER VI -- CHANGE OF THE SYSTEM OF ALLIANCES-COn%tin?ed -- 1756-1757 -- Negotiations with France for an offensive treaty-Similar negotia- -- tions with Russia -- Frederick prepares for war -- He invades -- Saxony-Battle of Lobositz-Capture of Pirna-Convention of -- St. Petersburg- Offensive Treaty of Versailles- Apparent -- triumph of Kaunitz-Bad effects of the treaty both for France -- and Austria Page 116 -- CHAPTER VII -- TH'E SEVEN YEARS' WAIl -- 1757-1760 -- Battles of Prague and Kolin-Causes of weakness in the Austrian -- army-Reconquest of Silesia-Haddik at Berlin-Battles of -- Rossbach and Leuthen-Result of the campaign of 1757- -- Desire for peace-Slight help from France-Campaign of 1758 -- Zorndorf, Hochkirch, Olmiitz-Renewed treaty with France -- Suggested marriage of Joseph-Campaign of 1759-Ziillibhau, -- Kunersdorf-Capture of Dresden-Treaty with Russia . 135 -- CHAPTER VIII -- THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR-C -- Colit'led -- 1760-1763 -- Rivalry of Landon and Lacy-Campaign of 1760-Battles of -- Liegnitz and Torgau-Suggestions for peace-Kaunitz dreads -- a congress-His diplomatic contest with Choiseul -- Change -- effected by the death of Elizabeth of Russia and by the retire- -- ment of Pitt-Austria left to continue the war alone-Neces- -- sity for peace-Treaty of Hubertsburg-Effect of the war on -- Maria Theresa -- Her confidence in Kannitz-H-is personal -- character 165 -- CHAPTER IX -- DOMESTIC AFFAIRS -- 1758-1765 -- Personal sketch of Maria Theresa-Apparent failure of Haugwitz's -- reforms-Kaunitz desires their completion-The State Council -- Joseph's education-Elected King of the Romans-Death of -- his wife Isabella-His second marriage-Condition of Hungary -- Marriage of Leopold-Death of the Emperor Francis-Maria -- Theresa finds support in Kaunitz Page 188 -- CHAPTER X -- DOMESTIC AFFAIRS-cotdinUed -- 1765-1770 -- Joseph made co-regent-His energy-Difficulties of such a govern- -- ment-Kaunitz's first resignation-He yields to Maria Theresa's -- passionate persuasions-Marriages of the Imperial family-The -- smallpox-Death of the Empress Josepha-Maria Theresa's ill- -- ness-Marriages of the Archduchesses Caroline, Amelia, and -- Marie Antoinette 206. Subjects; Maria Theresa Empress of Austria 1717-1780. Maria Theresa of Austria. Maria Theresa Empress, consort of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor 1717-1780. Austria. Austria History Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Holy Roman Empire Maria Theresa biographies. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; x, 224 pages ; 19 cm. Contents; Machine derived contents note: 1740-1743 -- Introduction-Monarchy upon its trial-Death of Charles VI.- -- Willthe Pragmatic Sanction be retained ?-Insufficient resources -- of Austria -- Frederick attacks Silesia-England presses the -- Queen to yield-Treaty between Prussia and France-Critical -- position of Austria-Maria Theresa conciliates Hungary-Is -- relieved by the jealousies of her enemies-The danger sur- -- mounted-Election of Charles VII.-His capital taken by -- Austria-Truce of Klein Schnellendorf -- Peace of Breslau- -- The Queen's anger turned against France-Siege of Prague- -- Her hopes of revenge-Battle- of Dettingen-Futility of her -- successes-Treaty of Worms Page 1 -- CHAPTER II -- THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION-Continued -- 1743-1745 -- Austrian danger in Italy-Position of Charles Emanuel-The price -- of his help-Injurious effects of the Treaty of Wornis-Two- -- fold character of the war-France becomes a principal in the -- war-Second Silesian war-Death of Charles VII. Motives of -- the Electors-Treaty of Hanover -- Election of Francis I.- -- viii MARIA THERESA -- Maria Theresa rejects the Treaty of Hanover-Her irritation -- against England and Prussia-She thinks of changing her -- alliances-Failure of her great plan against Prussia-Treaty of -- Dresden Page 25 -- CHAPTER III -- THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION-cosWCelIed -- 1745-1748 -- Continual danger in Italy-Peace of Dresden averts the crisis- -- Austrian successes in Italy-Defeats in the Netherlands- -- Negotiations of Breda-General desire for peace-Treaty of -- Aix-la-Chapelle-The impression it left on Maria Theresa and -- Kaunitz 47 -- CHAPTER IV -- MARIA THERESA'S EARLY REFORMS -- 1748-1757 -- Maria Theresa impatient for reforms-The army-Her new ministers -- Haugwitz -District councils -Justice- Centralisation of -- Government-Taxation- Trade- Education -Her wise con- -- cessions to national feeling in Hungary-In Lombardy-In the -- Netherlands 64 -- CHAPTER V -- CHANGE OF THE SYSTEM OF ALLIANCES -- 174,8-1755 -- Maria Theresa's object in her reforms-Rise of Kaunitz-His opinion -- in the Conference-Suggested change of system-His embassy -- to Paris-Appointed Chancellor-Irritation between England -- and Austria-Colonial war-Kannitz seizes the opportunity- -- His instructions to Stahremberg -- Prussian alliance with -- England- French hesitation ceases- Preliminary Treaty of -- Versailles (1756) 85 -- CHAPTER VI -- CHANGE OF THE SYSTEM OF ALLIANCES-COn%tin?ed -- 1756-1757 -- Negotiations with France for an offensive treaty-Similar negotia- -- tions with Russia -- Frederick prepares for war -- He invades -- Saxony-Battle of Lobositz-Capture of Pirna-Convention of -- St. Petersburg- Offensive Treaty of Versailles- Apparent -- triumph of Kaunitz-Bad effects of the treaty both for France -- and Austria Page 116 -- CHAPTER VII -- TH'E SEVEN YEARS' WAIl -- 1757-1760 -- Battles of Prague and Kolin-Causes of weakness in the Austrian -- army-Reconquest of Silesia-Haddik at Berlin-Battles of -- Rossbach and Leuthen-Result of the campaign of 1757- -- Desire for peace-Slight help from France-Campaign of 1758 -- Zorndorf, Hochkirch, Olmiitz-Renewed treaty with France -- Suggested marriage of Joseph-Campaign of 1759-Ziillibhau, -- Kunersdorf-Capture of Dresden-Treaty with Russia . 135 -- CHAPTER VIII -- THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR-C -- Colit'led -- 1760-1763 -- Rivalry of Landon and Lacy-Campaign of 1760-Battles of -- Liegnitz and Torgau-Suggestions for peace-Kaunitz dreads -- a congress-His diplomatic contest with Choiseul -- Change -- effected by the death of Elizabeth of Russia and by the retire- -- ment of Pitt-Austria left to continue the war alone-Neces- -- sity for peace-Treaty of Hubertsburg-Effect of the war on -- Maria Theresa -- Her confidence in Kannitz-H-is personal -- character 165 -- CHAPTER IX -- DOMESTIC AFFAIRS -- 1758-1765 -- Personal sketch of Maria Theresa-Apparent failure of Haugwitz's -- reforms-Kaunitz desires their completion-The State Council -- Joseph's education-Elected King of the Romans-Death of -- his wife Isabella-His second marriage-Condition of Hungary -- Marriage of Leopold-Death of the Emperor Francis-Maria -- Theresa finds support in Kaunitz Page 188 -- CHAPTER X -- DOMESTIC AFFAIRS-cotdinUed -- 1765-1770 -- Joseph made co-regent-His energy-Difficulties of such a govern- -- ment-Kaunitz's first resignation-He yields to Maria Theresa's -- passionate persuasions-Marriages of the Imperial family-The -- smallpox-Death of the Empress Josepha-Maria Theresa's ill- -- ness-Marriages of the Archduchesses Caroline, Amelia, and -- Marie Antoinette 206. Subjects; Maria Theresa Empress of Austria 1717-1780. Maria Theresa of Austria. Maria Theresa Empress, consort of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor 1717-1780. Austria. Austria History Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Holy Roman Empire Maria Theresa biographies. 3 Kg.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 244. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 244.

Leatherbound. Etat : NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 246. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 246.