Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Note to the Reader vii
4. Introduction 1
5. Chapter 1: An Imperial Princess 16
6. Chapter 2: Teetering on the Brink 41
7. Chapter 3: The Imperial Mandate 62
8. Chapter 4: Deeper into the Labyrinth 84
9. Chapter 5: An Amazing Consequence 98
10. Chapter 6: To the Lord God Nothing Is Impossible 116
11. Chapter 7: The Long Struggle 140
12. Chapter 8: A Manly Resolve 161
13. Chapter 9: Westphalian Maneuverings 179
14. Chapter 10: Pressing the Attack 197
15. Chapter 11: Satisfaction 214
16. Conclusion 233
17. Abbreviations 247
18. Notes 249
19. Acknowledgments 311
20. Index 313