The haughty European empress who turned diplomacy into a dance
The 18th-century reign of Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress, was a blend of crafty statesmanship, ugly anti-Semitism and cultural patronage ...
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Maria-Theresa of Austria, at the center of 18th century power
Lastly, Queen Victoria never had absolute power, only representative power; it was the prime minister who governed. Maria Theresa of Austria stands out as a major figure in women’s history. She ...