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Kaunitz and Enlightened Absolutism Paperback – 21 Aug. 2008

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This is the first major archivally based study of the political career of Wenzel Anton Kaunitz, State Chancellor of the Habsburg Monarchy from 1753 to 1792. Author of the diplomatic revolution of 1756 and brilliant foreign minister of the Austrian Empire, Kaunitz was also the most important statesman in the development of enlightened absolutism in central Europe. Virtually the third head of state under Maria Theresia and Joseph II, he was the driving force behind the many reforms which sought to modernise the monarchy. Using Kaunitz as a focus, the author explores the dynamic of the development of enlightened absolutism in the Habsburg Empire through its most influential proponent and spokesman. Enlightened absolutism in the Habsburg Monarchy produced some of the boldest innovations in eighteenth-century Europe, and this book analyses the full complexity of the decision-making process.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0521466903
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0521466905
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    21 Aug. 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    15.24 x 2.54 x 22.86 cm
  8. Print length
    400 pages
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' … one of the best descriptions ever written of enlightened absolutism in operation.' Derek Beales, History Today

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The first major archivally based study of the political career of Wenzel Anton Kaunitz, State Chancellor of the Habsburg Monarchy from 1753 to 1792.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; First Edition (21 Aug. 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521466903
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521466905
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.54 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good research work and the author examines closely Kaunit'z personality
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Good research work and the author examines closely Kaunit'z personality, politics career and intellectual development, "fond of French fashions . Kaunitz loved also French culture and language and found in Count Giacomo Durazzo, Generalspektakeldirektor of Imperial Theatres in Vienna, not only a friend but also an intelligent assistant for the "riforma dell'opera seria e del balletto pantomimo".
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