Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0656584548 ISBN 13: 9780656584543
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the life of Joseph II, the reform-minded Holy Roman Emperor, and his attempts to implement sweeping changes to the governance and culture of his realm. Set against the backdrop of a Europe in the throes of the Enlightenment, the author paints a vivid portrait of a ruler torn between his desire for progress and the constraints of tradition. Through detailed analysis of Joseph's policies and their effects, the book examines the challenges of transformative leadership and the tensions between individual vision and collective resistance. It probes deeply into the intellectual and political currents shaping Joseph's reign, shedding light on the complex interplay of power, ideology, and social change. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced perspective on Joseph's legacy, exploring how his ambitious reforms both advanced and hindered the progress of his empire. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0656584548 ISBN 13: 9780656584543
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0656584548 ISBN 13: 9780656584543
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.