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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- The Austrian-Hungarian Experiment
Two kings, one empire. The Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy experimented with this unique arrangement for nearly three quarters of a century. How well did it work? From the Corvinus Library of Hungarian History comes a chapter from Henry Bogdan's online book, From Warsaw to Sophia, that analyzes this historic relationship. Check out the homepage to find a plethora of online publications devoted to the history of Hungary.
- Memoirs on the Formation of the Dual Monarchy
Count von Beurst's Ausgleich or "compromise" turned the Austrian Empire into the Dual Monarchy. In the Modern Internet History Sourcebook, read about his fears and his hopes in his memoirs on this historic event.
- A History of Austria-Hungary
Through a chronological timeline, examine a detailed account of Austrian history from the Middle Ages to the modern age. The Library of Congress's country study of Austria includes four chapters under "Austria-Hungary to the Early 1900s" and covers the Empire from its founding to the internal problems that shook the Dual Monarchy.
A History of Hungary under the Hapsburgs Here's a good history of Hungary, from Leopold II to the Revolution of 1848.
- Bosnia-Hercegovina and the Failure of Reform in Austria-Hungary
Over 100 years ago, the Balkans were a site of major conflict — much as they are today. In fact, most of the modern troubles began in the 19th century as the Ottoman Empire weakened, creating a power vacuum in the area. This online lecture by a professor at Michigan State University describes the failures of the Dual Monarchy to satisfy the various cultures and ethnicities under its control.
- The Imperial Habsburgs
From the medieval days of their kingdom to the outbreak of WWI, the Habsburgs dominated European politics and culture. A professor from McGill University presents the history of their dynasty through pictures, paintings, maps, timelines, and links that lead from the music of Strauss to the fashion of the empress.
- Hungarian Hospitality
Stroll along the Danube through the romantic city of Budapest. Listen to Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. Learn how to prepare goulash soup. This Hungarian website, presented by an independent scholar, has won web awards for its comprehensive display of Hungarian national culture through pictures, audio clips, and links.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire
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