Habsburg Rule

The book examines how they navigated religious and political turmoil, such as during the reign of Charles V and the Thirty Years' War. The book argues that the Habsburgs' enduring influence came from their calculated political marriages and effective administration.

The chapters trace the Habsburgs' origins, their expansion into Eastern Europe, their conflicts with the Ottoman Empire, and internal reforms during the Enlightenment. The narrative progresses chronologically, starting with their rise within the Holy Roman Empire and culminating in the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The book analyzes the factors that led to their decline, including the rise of nationalism and the Napoleonic Wars.