The House of Hapsburg (Classic Reprint): The Reigning Austrian Dynasty - Couverture souple

Watson, Thos; E. Howard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331612977 ISBN 13 : 9781331612971

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Power, religion, and intrigue across generations

Discover how dynastic politics, religious conflict, and bold ideas shaped the House of Hapsburg and Europe’s history. This book examines the clash between secular rulers and papal authority, and how faith, education, and ambition steered kingdoms through upheaval. In vivid scenes and accessible analysis, the narrative traces how early elective traditions gave way to hereditary rule, the rise of controversial papal influence, and the fierce battles over religious freedom. It also covers pivotal moments in Bohemia and Austria, the role of Jesuits, and the ways empires used culture, education, and coercion to shape faith and governance. The account juxtaposes imperial power with popular resistance, offering a clear lens on how dynastic ambitions intersected with religious strife.

• How monarchies formed from tribal chiefs and evolved into hereditary thrones
• The long arc of church-state relations, from early Rome to medieval and modern conflicts
• Key episodes of religious persecution, education, and political maneuvering in Central Europe
• Connections between dynastic goals and global events, including Mexico and Europe

Ideal for readers who want a compact, historically grounded look at how power, faith, and politics intertwine in European history.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from The House of Hapsburg: The Reigning Austrian Dynasty

Let a score of men come together, for any social, commercial, political or religious purpose, and begin to devise and discuss ways and means: in a little while, it will be seen that the majority are ciphers, and that two or three are trying to lead. All things being equal, the ablest will take the place that nature gave him the strength to hold.

In the olden times, the Judge of the barbarous tribe was undoubtedly the man who was thought to be the wisest. The Chief was the warrior who was bravest, strongest, and luckiest. As these civil and military head-men were chosen by the free vote of the tribe, the office of Judge and of Chief went from man to man, as the years rolled by. The tribe made the few and simple laws necessary to primitive conditions. The tribe divided the lands, once a year, and gave to each family its home.

The Judge heard all disputes, decided each case on its merits, and the tribe enforced the decision.

The Chief led the warriors against other tribes, or in the distant ventures which might mean the conquest of more desirable lands. In time, this Chief was called "King," a word which meant, in our familiar phrase, "The ablest to do things."

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331612977
• ISBN 13: 9781331612971
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 100
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible