HIST 1003 Chapter : Hapsburg Empire
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Hapsburg family were the most powerful family in the world at one point, charles v was the most powerful man. 19th century- hapsburgs limited to austria; old fashioned in all the worst ways. Franz (1815-1835: advisor metternich; close relationship with russia at the time, this kept change from occurring. Ferdinand (1835-1848)- not very intelligent; had trouble following issues: metternich still helping out but getting old (1809-1848, convinced to abdicate in 1848. Christmas, how would you like to be remembered forever? die with me. Influx of jews to central europe escaping from russian persecution: pioneer of all this was a viennese politician k. luegar who wanted to be mayor of. Vienna; elected mayor twice and franz josef said no; 3rd time he let him take over: hitler moved to vienna around this time. It was announced the franz ferdinand and sophie were to visit bosnia; sarajevo: the black hand - secret organization in serbian government; headed by dragutin.
