Austrian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Austria and the Habsburg Empire

Two manuscripts in one book: History of Austria: A Captivating Guide to Austrian HistoryThe Habsburg Empire: A Captivating Guide to the House of Austria and the Impact the Habsburgs Had on the Holy Roman EmpireWhen Austrian President Franz Jonas visited the Vatican in 1971 Pope Paul VI named Austria the Island of the Blessed. He did so to emphasize Austrias steep recovery. Only twenty-five years had passed since the end of the Second World War and Austria was already one of the most prosperous European countries.One might argue that Austria was always a rich country and during the times of its Habsburg rulers it certainly was. But after the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Austria was lost between two worlds-its German heritage and its multi-ethnic nation. As such it was easy for Nazi Germany to hijack Austria integrate it in its anti-Semitic scheme and make it defy the whole Western world. Austria was deeply involved in the atrocities of World War II but somehow it managed to rise above it quicker than anyone would expect.Since its beginning as the Eastern March through the rise of its ruling Habsburg dynasty and through many ideological and ethnic wars Austria managed to maintain its unique personality although it never really had a strictly defined identity. It is no wonder many scholars like to describe the history of Austria as one without a nation. In modern society it is not always clear how a country could exist without a nation so if you are curious to understand how this is possible continue reading to understand the complex series of events that led to the foundation of modern-day Austria and the modern Austrian identity.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: When Austria was first mentioned by its name ÖsterreichThe Roman Lime and how it related to AustriaThe Babenbergs the earliest rulers of AustriaHow the Habsburgs took over the ruleWhat A.E.I.O.U. stands for and how it translates to the divine right to ruleLearn all about the Habsburgs as Holy Roman emperorsHow Austria dealt with the Reformation and the Counter-ReformationThe enlightened rulers of the Habsburg EmpireHow the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary came to beLearn more about the revolution in central Europe and the rise of the SlavsWho shot Franz Ferdinand and how the Great War really startedHow Austria joined Germany and became a Nazi stateSome of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: Who were the Habsburgs and where did they come from?Personal traits of various Habsburg rulersThe family feuds and religious and national splitsThe cultural influence of the Habsburgs on EuropeThe governmental innovations of different Habsburg rulersThe enlightened rulers of central EuropeMaria Theresa one of the strongest Habsburg rulersHow did the end of the Holy Roman Empire come about?How did a Bosnian-Serb bring about the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?Where are the Habsburgs today?And much more!So if you want to learn more about the History of Austria and the Habsburg Empire scroll up and click the add to cart button!