Ancien Regime in Europe: Government and Society in the Major States, 1648-1789
Frederick the Great declared that there were seven major powers in Europe - Holland, Spain, France, Russia, Prussia, Austria and Britain. Taking each power in turn, E.N. Williams examines its fundamental strengths and weaknesses.
Ancien Regime in Europe: Government and Society in the Major States, 1648-1789
Frederick the Great declared that there were seven major powers in Europe - Holland, Spain, France, Russia, Prussia, Austria and Britain. Taking each power in turn, E.N. Williams examines its fundamental strengths and weaknesses.