Table of Contents

1. The distinctiveness of Austrian history; 2. The Thirty Years' War (1618–1648); 3. Facing east: Hungary and the Turks (1648–1699); 4. Facing west: the second Habsburg empire (1700–1740); 5. The Prussian challenge: war and government reform (1740–1763); 6. Discovering the people: the triumph of cameralism and enlightened absolutism (1765–1792); 7. The age of revolution (1789–1815).

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A major new textbook which provides an accessible and comprehensive history of the Habsburg monarchy.

Reviews

'To be welcomed as a brisk and clear account of this mighty element in the history and culture of Europe… a concise and highly readable account …'. The Times Higher Education Supplement

'This is a well written and incisive history providing both a good introduction for those new to the subject and yet full of ideas for those who have thought about Austria for many years. … nicely balanced between foreign affairs and domestic problems and achievements … for anyone interested in th origins of the evnets that are shaking Europe today, this excellent history can be highly recommended.' Contemporary Review

'Throughout this is an arresting work, interesting, provocative, reflecting a sound balance of knowledge between the German and non-German lands, open to cultural developments, and aware of the importance of economic trends. Ingrao provides at once the best short accounts of the reigns of Leopold I, Charles VI and MariaTheresa. His book will be of great value to those teaching and studying the period … '. Jeremy Black, Teaching History