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The Habsburgs: everything you wanted to know

Dec 31, 2023
Guest
Spencer Mizen
Spencer Mizen interviews Pieter Judson about the Habsburg dynasty. They discuss the dynasty's rise to power through strategic marriages, the influential role of Maria Teresa, the impact of Franz Joseph's reign, the misconception of self-determination in the Austro-Hungarian empire, and the enduring legacy of the Habsburgs.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Rise of the Habsburg Dynasty
02:30 • 18min
3
Maria Teresa: A Woman of Power
20:33 • 9min
4
The Impact of Franz Joseph's Reign and the Fall of the Habsburg Empire
29:55 • 4min
5
Perception and Reality of Self-Determination in the Austro-Hungarian Empire
33:54 • 2min
6
The Influence and Legacy of the Habsburgs
35:40 • 6min