Augustus the Strong: A Study in Artistic Greatness and Political Fiasco.
Tim Blanning's biography of Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony and king of Poland, delves into the artistic greatness and political fiasco of this historical figure. The book explores Augustus' rise to power, his involvement in the Great Northern War, and his legacy as a ruler. Blanning's detail...
| Publicado en: | History Today Vol. 75; no. 2; pp. 100 - 102 |
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