The History of Nations: Austria-Hungary (Volume XVII)

By William E. Lingelbach

Book Overview

To understand Europe, begin in the heart of a vanished empire. Empires rise; borders never forget. In The History of Nations: Austria-Hungary (Volume XVII), William E. Lingelbach traces the long arc of the Habsburg lands from medieval dynastic power to complex, multiethnic central European empire. Written in a clear, authoritative style, this Austria Hungary history book examines the political structures of the Habsburg monarchy, the forces that shaped Austro Hungarian empire origins, and the tensions that defined nineteenth century Austria Hungary as it moved towards the upheavals of the twentieth century. Both as central European history volume and as Habsburg empire historical study, it offers a richly contextual view of diplomacy, administration, nationalities and culture across the central Europe imperial era. As a reference book for historians and students, this contribution to the renowned History of Nations series remains valuable college European history reading, opening a window onto how contemporaries understood one of the great European empires. It speaks to readers interested in Habsburg monarchy political history and to collectors building a serious European empires history collection, offering insight into the ideas, ambitions and anxieties that shaped a diverse realm at the crossroads of East and West. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353608066
• ISBN13: 9789353608064
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"