AUGUSTUS THE STRONG: A Study in Artistic Greatness and Political Fiasco

Augustus is one of the great what-ifs of the 18th century. He could have turned the accident of ruling two major realms into the basis for a powerful European state. Alas, there was no opportunity Augustus did not waste and no decision he did not get wrong. By the time of his death, Poland was fatally damaged and would disappear as an independent state until the 20th century. Illustrated some in color.