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Rudolf II
The Life and Legend of the Mad Emperor
Series: Renaissance Lives
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Rudolf II: The Life and Legend of the Mad Emperor offers a fresh perspective on the Habsburg ruler, shedding new light on a reign often coloured by myths of madness. Contrary to popular belief, Rudolf was not a passive recluse but an engaged monarch, navigating the...
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Format: Hardback
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Rudolf II
A fresh, corrective view of 'mad' Habsburg ruler Rudolf II.
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Description
Rudolf II: The Life and Legend of the Mad Emperor offers a fresh perspective on the Habsburg ruler, shedding new light on a reign often coloured by myths of madness.
Contrary to popular belief, Rudolf was not a passive recluse but an engaged monarch, navigating the complexities of state affairs with a moderate hand amid turbulent times. By contextualising his interests in astrology, alchemy, and magic, Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann provides new insights into Rudolf's support for scientific endeavours and his quest for power.
It also demonstrates that Rudolf's assembling of the greatest Kunstkammer and painting collection of his time and his patronage of artists were essential elements of Renaissance rulership.
This book will appeal to a diverse audience, including enthusiasts of the occult, as well as those fascinated by Renaissance history, the Habsburg dynasty, and art history.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836390619
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 59 illustrations, 47 in colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 296
About the Author
Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann is the Frederick Marquand Professor of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University. His books include Arcimboldo: Visual Jokes, Natural History, and Still-Life Painting.
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