Bibliograph

The Habsburgs, the history of a dynasty, Benjamin Curtis

Type

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The Habsburgs, the history of a dynasty, Benjamin Curtis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Habsburgs

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

832607864

Responsibility statement

Benjamin Curtis

Series statement

The Dynasties

Sub title

the history of a dynasty

Summary

At one point, Habsburg territories stretched not only across Europe but across the globe, into Asia, Africa and the Americas. Their story is vital for understanding how kings rules, nations rose, and societies changed as modern Europe came into being. Curtis provides a concise, comprehensive picture of the Habsburgs dynasty's development

Table Of Contents

From not so humble beginnings (c. 1000-1439) -- Austria's destiny (1440-1519) -- The greatest generation (1516-64) -- The European superpower (1556-1621) -- Division in faith and family (1564-1619) -- Endless war (1619-65) -- Rise and fall (1657-1705) -- Opulent stagnation (1705-40) -- Enlightenment and reform (1740-92) -- Revolution and reaction (1792-1848) -- To succumb with honor (1848-1918)

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