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- Augustus the Strong of Saxony's life was consumed by two addictions: the relentless pursuit of power and the no less relentless pursuit of pleasure.
- About the Author: Tony Sharp was Lecturer in History at Southampton University, UK and has written extensively on early modern European history.
- 328 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, General
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Augustus the Strong of Saxony's life was consumed by two addictions: the relentless pursuit of power and the no less relentless pursuit of pleasure. This biography, based on primary German sources. tells the story of his remarkable life.Book Synopsis
Augustus the Strong of Saxony's life was consumed by two addictions: the relentless pursuit of power and the no less relentless pursuit of pleasure. From his accession as Elector of Saxony in 1694 he pursued political power and glory by fighting the Ottoman Turks, purchasing the Polish throne and warring against Sweden. By seeking to attach parts of the Ottoman, Swedish and Habsburg domains to his Saxon realm Augustus' aim was eventually to supplant the Habsburg Holy Roman Emperors. But his hedonistic lifestyle continually distracted him and when finally defeated in 1707, he found himself back in Saxony fornicating and plotting revenge.
This biography, based on primary German sources, tells the story of his remarkable life.About the Author
Tony Sharp was Lecturer in History at Southampton University, UK and has written extensively on early modern European history.Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .68 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: General
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Number of Pages: 328
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Paperback
Author: Tony Sharp
Language: English
Street Date: August 26, 2021
TCIN: 93511410
UPC: 9781350180246
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-1840
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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