Overview

The daughters of the Habsburgs were "victims of politics". This was stated by the former Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. From an early age, girls were raised in the Habsburg court in a political spirit - with the understanding that they had to marry into important royal families - regardless of their feelings or opinions. The Habsburgs were known for their strategy of targeted marriages - which ultimately brought them significant influence and position on the old continent and in the world. The Habsburgs were one of the most powerful dynasties in the world for centuries. And this was also thanks to many exceptional women who influenced world politics and made their mark in the world of men. This is their story.