This comprehensive biography of Emporer Joseph II of Austria provides a detailed account of his life and reign, including his efforts to modernize the country and improve the lives of his people. Illustrated with five copper engravings depicting key events during his reign, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of eighteenth-century Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.