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Explore the dramatic life of Augustus the Strong of Saxony through this historical biography from Bloomsbury. This account follows his relentless pursuit of both political power and personal pleasure. From his accession as Elector of Saxony in 1694, Augustus engaged in massive political maneuvers, including fighting the Ottoman Turks, purchasing the Polish throne, and warring against Sweden. Read about his ambitious attempts to attach Ottoman, Swedish, and Habsburg domains to his Saxon realm in an effort to supplant the Habsburg Holy Roman Emperors. This book examines how his hedonistic lifestyle acted as a constant distraction throughout his reign. Follow his journey from the heights of political ambition to his defeat in 1707.

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This historical biography by Bloomsbury details the life and wars of Augustus the Strong of Saxony.

The text covers his political rise starting from his accession as Elector of Saxony in 1694.

Learn about his military conflicts against the Ottoman Turks and his wars against Sweden.

The book explores his quest for the Polish throne and his attempts to expand the Saxon realm.

This volume examines the tension between his pursuit of political glory and his hedonistic lifestyle.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 May 2001
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18 December 2006

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