Maria Theresa.--She succeeds to the throne.--Success of Maria Theresa's enemies.--Her flight to Hungary.--The queen's firmness.--The Hungarian barons.--The queen's appeal.--Enthusiasm of her subjects.--The queen heads her army.--She overthrows her enemies.--Character of Maria Theresa.--Character of her husband.--Crowning of Francis.--Maria Theresa's renown.--Maria Theresa's sternness.--Anecdote.--Fatal result.--Death of Francis.--Plan of the counselors.--Birth of Maria Antoinette.--Maria Antoinette's character.--Affecting scene.--Maria Antoinette's grief.--Maria Theresa as a mother.--Mode of education.--Petty artifices.--Maria's proficiency in French.--She forgets her native tongue.--Maria's…
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