Rudolf II
The Life and Legend of the Mad Emperor
Seiten
2025
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-83639-061-9 (ISBN)
Reaktion Books (Verlag)
978-1-83639-061-9 (ISBN)
A fresh, corrective view of ’mad’ Habsburg ruler Rudolf II.
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 contextualizing his interests in astrology, alchemy and magic, Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann offers 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.
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 contextualizing his interests in astrology, alchemy and magic, Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann offers 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.
Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann is Frederick Marquand Professor of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University. He has published extensively on Central Europe and on global art history, including Arcimboldo (2009) and Toward a Geography of Art (2004).
Introduction: Countering the Black Legend of the Mad Emperor
1 Rudolf II: Politics and Religion
2 Rudolf II as Collector
3 Rudolf II as Patron of Art and Architecture
4 Rudolf II as Patron of Science
5 Rudolf II and the Wider World
Conclusion
Chronology
References
Select Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 20.02.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Renaissance Lives |
| Zusatzinfo | 59 illustrations, 47 in colour |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik | |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918) | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83639-061-0 / 1836390610 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83639-061-9 / 9781836390619 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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