Partof a huge, and unique, china set, given by Louis XV to Empress Maria Theresa

This helped seal the deal for the marriange of her daughter, Marie Antoinette, to the king's son, who became Louis XVI. The marriage was a godd idea at the tme, but the consequences were ultimately not good for Marie Antoinette. The china is beautiful, though.

Impressions of Vienna

September 12th 2014
OK, so maybe the Holy Roman Empire WAS somewhat holy, Roman and an empire. At least that's what the emperors thought, and, after all the HRE did rule a huge part of Europe for quite a few centuries, no small accomplishment. The legacy of the emperors is here in Vienna, in the amazing display of crown jewels and garments worn by the emperors as they fulfilled their roles as kings of Hungary, Bohemi ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more

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