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The Habsburg Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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The Habsburg Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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The Habsburgs are the most famous dynasty in continental Europe.
From the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, they ruled much of
Central Europe, and for two centuries were also rulers of Spain.
Through the Spanish connection, they acquired lands around the
Mediterranean and a chunk of the New World, spreading eastwards to
include the Philippines. Reaching from South-East Asia to what is
now Ukraine, the Habsburg Empire was truly global. In this Very
Short Introduction Martin Rady looks at the history of the
Habsburgs, from their tenth-century origins in Switzerland, to the
dissolution of the Habsburg Empire in 1918. He introduces the
pantheon of Habsburg rulers, which included adventurers, lunatics,
and at least one monarch who was so malformed that his true
portrait could never be exhibited. He also discusses the lands and
kingdoms that made up the Habsburg Empire, and the decisive moments
that shaped their history. Dynasty, Europe, global power, and the
idea of the multi-national state all converge on the history of the
Habsburg Empire. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions
series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in
almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect
way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors
combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to
make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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