Maria Theresa's Rise to Power

This chapter discusses Maria Theresa's journey from a meek individual to a confident ruler, asserting her power and calling the shots. It explores her tactics in presenting herself to foreign dignitaries, her power dynamic with her husband, and her revolutionary reforms, including taxation of the nobility and improvements in women's health and education.

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