Mike continues with the Habsburg lineage by following up with the life of Maria Theresa, daughter of Charles VI. Like her father Charles, Maria was thrown into an impossibly chaotic landscape when she became a ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. This chaos followed her throughout her reign, and despite her challenges, she became one of the greatest rulers Europe has ever seen. 

Mike continues his wiki rabbit hole journey learning about the life of Charles VI - The chaotic and circumstantial way he became emperor, the geopolitical turmoil in Europe as he rose to power, his leadership methodology, legacy, and his untimely demise directly affected Vivaldi's life and much, much more. 

Join Mike as he discusses reading and learning about the life of Vivaldi - the well known Baroque composer.