The Habsburg States
Under Habsburg control Austria expanded across central, and into eastern, Europe, acquiring the whole of Hungary in 1699, and growing to its largest extent during the 18th century.
Growth of the Habsburg Dominions 1282-1815
This is a colour map taken from the Philips' New Historical Atlas for Students, 1911; click on the map to enlarge it. Although the text is a little small, the locations a little unclear and the detail too great for most interests, it is nonetheless a nice map.
This is a colour map taken from the Philips' New Historical Atlas for Students, 1911; click on the map to enlarge it. Although the text is a little small, the locations a little unclear and the detail too great for most interests, it is nonetheless a nice map.
Habsburg Biographies
A fully alphabetised list of all the major Habsburgs, with basic biographical detail (date of birth and death, title, name of parents), and some illustrations. If only the list had referenced marriages and offspring, then this would be a top class resource.
A fully alphabetised list of all the major Habsburgs, with basic biographical detail (date of birth and death, title, name of parents), and some illustrations. If only the list had referenced marriages and offspring, then this would be a top class resource.
Jospeh II
An entry from the Columbia Encyclopedia, this is a brief biography of the Emperor Joseph II, who lived between 1741 and 1790. The article has been divided thematically, with subjects including his reforms, and an assessment of his reign.
An entry from the Columbia Encyclopedia, this is a brief biography of the Emperor Joseph II, who lived between 1741 and 1790. The article has been divided thematically, with subjects including his reforms, and an assessment of his reign.