Joseph II and Bavaria Two Eighteenth Century Attempts at German Unification

they represented a congeries of varied languages, cultures and traditions. Moreover the status of Germany, in theory ruled by the Hapsburgs in their capacity of Holy Roman Emperors, had since the conclusion of the Thirty Years War been in some doubt. In practice the Hapsburgs could count on obedienc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bernard, Paul P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1965, 1965
Edition:1st ed. 1965
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. Diplomatic Background
  • II. Joseph II, Bavaria and France
  • III. Death of the Elector Max Joseph and Austrian Occupation of Bavaria
  • IV. Frederick II’s Counter Measures
  • V. European Reactions
  • VI. Preparations for War
  • VII. The Potato War
  • VIII. The Peace of Teschen
  • IX. The Diplomacy of Joseph as Emperor
  • X. Plans for a Bavarian Exchange
  • XI. Exchange Negotiations
  • XII. Continuing Negotiations
  • XIII. Failure of the Exchange
  • XIV. Epilogue