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The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power

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CHAPTER XXX.
MARIA THERESA.
From 1759 to 1780.
Desolations of War .-- Disasters of Prussia .-- Despondency of Frederic .-- Death of the Empress Elizabeth .-- Accession of Paul III .-- Assassination of Paul III .-- Accession Of Catharine .-- Discomfiture of the Austrians .-- Treaty of Peace .-- Election of Joseph to the Throne of the Empire .-- Death of Francis .-- Character of Francis .-- Anecdotes .-- Energy of Maria Theresa .-- Poniatowski .-- Partition of Poland .-- Maria Theresa as a Mother .-- War with Bavaria .-- Peace .-- Death of Maria Theresa .-- Family of the Empress .-- Accession of Joseph II .-- His Character.

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