Rady, Martyn
The Habsburg Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780198792963
- author:
- Rady, Martyn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 6.7 x 0.4 x 4.4 inches
- Genre:
- Textbooks, Humanities, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Habsburg Empire: A Global Power in European History
From their origins in 13th-century Switzerland to their dissolution in 1918, the Habsburgs ruled much of Central Europe and Spain, creating a vast empire that stretched from South-East Asia to Ukraine.
This Very Short Introduction explores the history of the Habsburgs, including their rulers, lands, and kingdoms, as well as the key events that shaped their history. It provides a concise overview of this complex period in European history, making it an ideal introduction for those looking to understand the rise and fall of one of Europe's most famous dynasties.
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