Leopold I was head of the early modern Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation for longer than any other emperor. His reign was a time of change, a time of radical upheaval. The emperor himself had risen to a position of power that surpassed that of all his predecessors and successors. Nevertheless, there is no up-to-date biography that meets academic standards. Until now, the emperor has been described as indecisive, unmilitary, scrupulous and bigoted. A closer look reveals a completely different picture: when it served his political and dynastic interests, Leopold was able to act quickly and decisively. In stark contrast to this was his skilfully chosen self-portrayal, in which he presented himself as a pious, law-abiding and caring monarch a self-portrayal that had a great effect on his contemporaries and shaped the later view of history. The book offers a new image of this emperor and his era, which was rich in dramatic developments and momentous political decisions.
Author
Kampmann, Christoph
Title
Kaisertum der Extreme
Details
Approx. 25 illustrations. Approx. 220 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
Leopold I. und das Reich
Böhlau Verlag Ursulaplatz 1 50668 Köln Deutschland
