This book examines the intersection between religious belief, dynastic ambitions, and late Renaissance court culture within the main branches of Germany's most
This book examines the intersection between religious belief, dynastic ambitions, and late Renaissance court culture within the main branches of Germany's most
Reference entries, overview essays, and primary source document excerpts survey the history and unveil the successes and failures of the longest-lasting Europea
Maria of Austria was one of the longest surviving Renaissance Empresses but until now has received little attention by biographers. This book explores her life,
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