Ep. 69 - Richard Bassett - Maria Theresa: The Most Important Empress You've Never Heard Of

Richard Bassett is an author and historian whose latest book charts the extraordinary life and legacy of Queen Maria Theresa. Maria was Empress who reigned from 1740 - 178 and strengthened the Austrian Empire through military and bureaucratic reforms, including modernising the army, centralising administration, and establishing a unified legal system, while also focusing on health, economic, and educational improvements. From having personal audiences with members of the public, giving birth to sixteen children, to abolishing torture and serfdom, there is much to learn about this 18th-century powerhouse and her shaping of modern Europe. Buy The Book: https://yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300281194/maria-theresa/Richard's Other Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Richard-Bassett/author/B001IYX83S?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueALL MY LINKS: https://linktr.ee/joereilly