Maria Theresa #1 - Professor Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger

Professor Dr. Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger, author of Maria Theresa, The Empress in her Times, and rector at the Berlin Institute for Advanced Studies provides her fascinating perspective on Maria Theresa, one of history's most compelling figures.

What was Maria Theresa's background?
Why was Maria Theresa a compelling figure?
What made her successful?
What was her attitude towards the Jewish people?
Why did she expel the Jews from Prague in 1744?