Joseph II and His Court An Historical Novel

Joseph II and His Court is a historical novel written by L. Muhlbach that explores the life and reign of Joseph II, the Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790. The novel is set in the late 18th century and follows the political and personal struggles of Joseph II as he attempts to modernize and reform the Habsburg Empire. The story is told through the eyes of various characters in Joseph's court, including his sister Maria Theresa, his wife Isabella, and his advisor Count Kaunitz. The novel delves into the complex relationships between these characters and the challenges they face as they navigate the political landscape of Europe during this tumultuous time. Throughout the book, Muhlbach weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a vivid and engaging portrait of Joseph II and his court. The novel is filled with intrigue, romance, and political drama, making it a must-read for anyone interested in European history or historical fiction.1901. Translated from the German. Muhlbach is the pseudonym of Mrs. Luise Mundt. Writing as Muhlbach she produced more than fifty novels and her works comprise about one hundred volumes. Her fame rests primarily on her historical romance novels. The novel begins: In the council-chamber of the Empress Maria Theresa, the six lords, who composed her cabinet council, awaited the entrance of their imperial mistress to open the sitting. At this sitting, a great political question was to be discussed; and its gravity seemed to be reflected in the faces of the lords, as, in low tones, they whispered together in the dim, spacious apartment, whose antiquated furniture of dark velvet tapestry corresponded well with the anxious looks of its occupants. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.