Austria-Hungary by G. E. Mitton

"Austria-Hungary" by G. E. Mitton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an examination of the complex political structure and cultural diversity of the dual monarchy that existed between Austria and Hungary. Mitton explores the intricate relationship between these two regions, focusing on their governance, the various nationalities that inhabit the empire, and the historical events that shaped their coexistence. The beginning of the book introduces the reader to the diverse and multifaceted nature of Austria-Hungary, emphasizing the importance of understanding the country's past to fully appreciate its present. Mitton explains the dual monarchy under Emperor Francis Joseph and the political intricacies that allow both Austria and Hungary to maintain separate identities while still being united under a single sovereign. The author raises questions about national pride, the tensions stemming from ethnic diversity, and the historical context necessary for comprehending the complexities of life in this unique Habsburg empire. Overall, this opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Austria-Hungary’s rich history and cultural tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955
Illustrator Compton, Edward Harrison, 1881-1960
Illustrator Nixon, Mima, 1861-1939
Illustrator Pocock, Noel
Illustrator Stokes, Adrian Scott, 1854-1935
Illustrator Stokes, Marianne, 1855-1927
Title Austria-Hungary
Original Publication United Kingdom: Adam and Charles Black,1915.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class DB: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Subject Austria -- Description and travel
Subject Hungary -- Description and travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 69481
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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