{"product_id":"austrian-history-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-austria-and-the-habsburg-empire-9781637164174","title":"Austrian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Austria and the Habsburg Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo manuscripts in one book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Austria: A Captivating Guide to Austrian History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Habsburg Empire: A Captivating Guide to the House of Austria and the Impact the Habsburgs Had on the Holy Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Austrian President Franz Jonas visited the Vatican in 1971, Pope Paul VI named Austria \"the Island of the Blessed.\" He did so to emphasize Austria's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Austria was first mentioned by its name Österreich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Roman Lime and how it related to Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Babenbergs, the earliest rulers of Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Habsburgs took over the rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat A.E.I.O.U. stands for and how it translates to the divine right to rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn all about the Habsburgs as Holy Roman emperors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Austria dealt with the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe enlightened rulers of the Habsburg Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary came to be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn more about the revolution in central Europe and the rise of the Slavs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho shot Franz Ferdinand and how the Great War really started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Austria joined Germany and became a Nazi state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho were the Habsburgs, and where did they come from?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal traits of various Habsburg rulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe family feuds and religious and national splits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural influence of the Habsburgs on Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe governmental innovations of different Habsburg rulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe enlightened rulers of central Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaria Theresa, one of the strongest Habsburg rulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the end of the Holy Roman Empire come about?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did a Bosnian-Serb bring about the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere are the Habsburgs today?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo if you want to learn more about the History of Austria and the Habsburg Empire, scroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Captivating History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Captivating History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/24\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637164174","brand":"Captivating History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43945367797897,"sku":"9781637164174","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_beb6b37d-6ecc-42da-bc75-5dee723c27a4.jpg?v=1745911187","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/austrian-history-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-austria-and-the-habsburg-empire-9781637164174","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}